ANTIQUE 19THC RARE COALPORT PARIAN FIGURE " THE DUKE OF WELLINGTON " C1850
Item History & Price
Antique 19thc Coalport (Coalbrookdale) ParianFigure of the Duke of Wellington c1850 Superb rare Coalport Parian figure of “TheDuke of Wellington” (legs outstretched rather than the usual legs crossedmodel.) The figure is 10.25 inches long (26.5cms) 5.25inches wide and stands 10.25 inches high. Fabulous quality Parian being smooth creamyand tactile. Wonderful detail with fine modelling. The front bears a raised “W”. The rear is impressed G A...bbottSculpt, “Manufactured at Coalbrookdale”, Proprietors Daniell’s Publishers. The condition is very good with just a loss to his foot (see photo). The photos are part of the description soplease assess carefully. A similar figure of The Duke of Wellington canbe seen in the excellent publication “The illustrated Encyclopaedia of BRITISHPOTTERY AND PORCELAIN” by Geoffrey A. Godden page 102 in which it is statedthat “Coalport Parian wares are rare” This seldom seen figure of “The Iron Duke”displays very well indeed A heavy item so overseas shipping will be expensive. I will ship worldwide Overseas buyers Pay pal only please.~~~~~~~
