Hundreds of pottery factories were set up in Staffordshire during the Victorian period, many of them producing crued colourful figures, sold to decorate the more humble households. In a dark cottage in winter they must have seemed so bright and joyful, their colours brightening any room they were displayed, from kitchen to bed chamber.
 
This style of staffordshire figure would have been displayed on a mantlepiece possibly in a bedroom. It is of a Scottish gentleman.
 
The figure is in good condition - crazing on back commensuratewith age.
 
Dimensions: 24cm x 9cm x 6.5 cm