Staffordshire pottery figure group of a "Drinking Couple" English ealy 19th century

Reference: 4051

Dated: c. 1820 Staffordshire English

A comical Staffordshire pearlware bocage pottery figure group with a couple squabbling over who get the next drink of alcholic beverage. The dog watches on seated dutifully by the female figures feet. The male figure is holding a rather large stick at the his partners throat who gulps away despite his unwanted attentions. A classic bawdy figure from the early 19th century depicting an aspect of social life and the human condition.

Dimensions: 7.00 inch high

Medium: pottery pearlware glaze enamels colours ceramic bocage.

Current Condition Stick/hand professionally restored.

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