pre-Victorian, circa 1830 Pair of Obadiah Sherratt Staffordshire Pearlware figures with a Theatrical and Literary theme which feature ''Tam O''Shanter'' and ''Souter Johnny'' holding drinks, seated on a square base. Multi-coloured version. Double base line painted in lustre. Decorated in the round with decoration to the front and the reverse. Vent hole to the underside. This piece represents characters from the Robert Burns poem, ''Tam o'' Shanter. Set in the late 18th century Ayr. Book reference,''Sherratt? A Natural Family of Staffordshire Figures'', by Malcolm & Judith Hodkinson, page 32, figure 44. Right facing: Good. Crack to back of chair, continues around side of chair. Kiln effects: kiln soot caught in the glaze in places. Filled chip to side of base. Left facing: Good. Kiln effects: a few specks of kiln soot caught in the glaze to the face. Filled chip to his nose. Neck reglued and join retouched Tallest is 6.7ins high, 2.9ins wide, 3.5ins depth

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