£15
Staffordshire temperance figures collecting water from a fountain, circa 1860, figures modelled as a boy and girl in Scottish highland dress, standing on naturalistic grassy ovoid bases with steps leading up to column-shaped water fountains, 22 cm high, together with a Staffordshire figure group modelled as a boy and girl with vessels at a brick water fountain, white glazed with polychrome enamel painted details on an ovoid gilt-lined base, 19.5cm high (3). Note: Similar piece illustrated figure 2140/2141, page 125, A.& N. Harding, Victorian Staffordshire Figures 1835-1875 Book 2. Designs inspired by the pure water fountains subscribed to by the various charities and temperance organisations.
Break to water fountain on male figurine, female figurine shows signs of clumsy restoration to back and side. Overall some loss of paint esp to male figurine.
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