Staffordshire pottery pearlware figure titled Paul Pry, English antique period c1820

Reference: 5257

Dated: c. 1820 Staffordshire England

A fine Staffordshire pottery pearlware theatrical figure titled PAUL PRY in black capitals.
This quality figure is well modelled standing on green circular base and is a rare version.
Note;John Liston a famous comic actor was renown for his portrayal of the meddling busybody Paul Pry with catch phrases such as "I hope I don't intrude" and " Just dropped in" .

Dimensions: 6.25 inch high

Medium: pearlware pottery ceramic staffordshire glaze enamels

Current Condition Brolley handle restored

Literature: Myrna Schkolne page 65 Volume 2 Staffordshire Figures 1780-1840 published by Schiffer and available on Amazon.com

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