An Antique Derby Porcelain Mansion House Dwarf
An Antique Derby Porcelain Mansion House Dwarf
England, early 19th century, a whimsical Derby figure of a young house dwarf with a rather large belly and hat, the figure painted and gilt highlighted. Marked: Crown above crossed batons and D, red mark of 1806-1825
Provenance: The Estate of Fred Dirck, longtime owner of The Prairie Peddler Antiques, Alton, IL
7 inches
Condition
A couple of very light nicks to the hat rim gilding, early and well completed restoration to one area of the hat rim.
An Antique Derby Porcelain Mansion House Dwarf
England, early 19th century, a whimsical Derby figure of a young house dwarf with a rather large belly and hat, the figure painted and gilt highlighted. Marked: Crown above crossed batons and D, red mark of 1806-1825
Provenance: The Estate of Fred Dirck, longtime owner of The Prairie Peddler Antiques, Alton, IL
7 inches
Condition
A couple of very light nicks to the hat rim gilding, early and well completed restoration to one area of the hat rim.
