Staffordshire figure of Lord Shaftesbury, c. 1845.
£280.00
Staffordshire pottery figure of Lord Shaftesbury, Alpha Factory, c. 1845. Well modelled as the Reformist, seated with a book in his right hand, and a child stood before him.
His jacket decorated in underglaze cobalt blue, and the rest of the figure in underglaze and overglaze enamels.
Set upon a shaped base, and having a single gilt line.
Height – 19 cm, 7 1/2”.
Width – 6.5 cm, 2 5/8”.
Depth – 6.5 cm, 2 5/8”.
Condition – Typical wear to the overglaze black enamel. No damage. No restoration.
Lord Shaftesbury was a leading advocate of living and working conditions, especially those of children. He strove to improve education, and worked tirelessly in the fields of mental health provision, and wider social reforms.
