Lot 181
  • 181

STAFFORDSHIRE PEARLWARE BUST OF WILLIAM PITT THE YOUNGER CIRCA 1790-1800

Estimate
600 - 800 USD
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Description

  • porcelain
  • Height 8 1/4 in.

Provenance

Freeman's Auction, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, April 13, 1991.

Condition

There is some minor and occasional enamel flakes to the brown, black and red enamels. There is a 1-inch high slice chip to one corner on the plinth. Otherwise in good condition.
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