THE PROPERTY OF MRS. ROBIN CRAVEN

360 East 55th Street New York, New York 10022

Ceramics

Living Room

Contents ofBreakfront

1. 'SEVRES' PART TEA SERVICE 19th Century With floral panels reserved on a cobalt-blue ground; comprising: a teapot and cover, a sugar bowl and cover, a milk jug, four teacups and four saucers; crowned N marks and date numeral 60, painter's markjt, and various incised marks. Height ofteapot: 6 1/16 inches (11 pieces) (N0 collection number)

2. LONGTON HALL PORCELAIN FIGURE OF AN ACTOR, SAID TO BE DAVID GARRICK Circa 1755-60 Standing by a pedestal with his right hand on a book. Height: 7 3/8 inches (CI74)

3. DERBY PORCELAIN FIGURE OF JAMES QUIN AS 'SIR JOHN FALSTAFF' Circa 1775 Wearing a shield on his left arm and holding a sword with a metal blade in his right hand (restored; some chips and cracks). Height: 9 1/2 inches (No collection number)

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Contents ofBreakfront (continued)

4. DERBY PORCELAIN FIGURE OF JAMES QUIN AS 'SIR JOHN FALSTAFF' Circa 1765 Similar to the preceding, but smaller, (chips to hat brim). Height: 7 7/8 (C4)

5. DERBY PORCELAIN FIGURE OF DAVID GARRICK· AS 'TANCRED' Circa 1765 Wearing a fur-tasseled red hat and fur-lined cape, his right hand touching his diaphragm. Height: 8 3/4 inches (C255)

6. DERBY PORCELAIN WHITE FIGURE OF KITTY CLIVE Circa 1751-55 Wearing a ruffled hat and panniered dress, carrying a small spaniel under her right arm, and standing on a lobed base molded with a stem offlowers, (minor chips). Height: 9 1/4 inches (No collection number)

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Contents ofBreakfront (continued)

7. PAIR OF BOW PORCELAIN WHITE FIGURES OF HENRY WOODWARD AND KITTY CLIVE Circa 1755 He in the role of 'The Fine Gentleman' from Lethe, wearing a large tricorn, his hands thrusting out the front ofhis tufted waistcoat, and standing before a column on a tessellated chamfered rectangular base; and she in the role of 'The Fine Lady' from Lethe, wearing a ruffled cap (chipped) and panniered dress, carrying a spaniel under her right arm and standing on a flat rectangular base; (some chips). Heights: 10 1/2 and 10 1/8 inches (C19 and C20)

8. PAIR OF BOW PORCELAIN WHITE FIGURES OF ACTORS AS TURKS Circa 1752 The gentleman wearing a fur-edged turban (plumes restored) and a fur-lined cape, and holding the pommel ofhis sword (missing), the actress wearing a veiled headdress and fringed pantaloons under her fur-lined cape, and each standing on a square base. Heights: 7 15/16 and 8 3/8 inches (C12 and C13)

9. STAFFORDSHIRE PEARLWARE CHILD'S PLATE Circa 1835 Printed and enameled with PAUL PRY within a rim molded with brown~spotted dogs, a monkey and trainer, and yellow paterae, painter's mark in brown. Diameter: 5 9/16 inches (No collection number)

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Living Room (continued)

Contents ofBreakfront (continued)

10. LIVERPOOL PORCELAIN JUG Philip Christian's Factory, circa 1770-75 Naturalistically painted around the swelling body with a scene from The Maid ofthe Mill, depicting a lady in the window ofa timbered cottage observing a youth and another man before a mill waving to two ladies by a thatched shed, signed RF on four sacks, the spout molded with scrolls, the reverse with an S-scroll handle, (cracked). Height: 9 5/8 inches (C214)

11. ST. CLOUD PORCELAIN OCTAGONAL KNIFE HANDLE -'7) \ rf""" Circa 1740-50 \\y">J Painted in iron-red, yellow, blue and green with chinoiserie figures and buildings; mounted with a steel blade. Length ofhandle: 3 1/4 inches Length overall: 7 1/2 inches (No collection number)

Above the North Door

12. LIVERPOOL DELFT TRANSFER-PRINTED TILE Circa 1758-61 Printed in black by J Sadler, Liverpool, signed, with Mlle. Camargo dancing; framed. Square: 5 inches (C108)

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Living Room (continued)

Above the North Door (continued)

13. PRATTWARE OVAL PORTRAIT PLAQUE OF MRS. SARAH SIDDONS Circa 1790 Molded with a profile portrait ofthe actress, and colored in blue, brown and yellow within a molded self-frame, (repaired). Height: 8 1/16 inches (CI67)

14. COALPORT PORCELAIN NOTCHED SQUARE SOUP PLATE Circa 1805 En suite with numbers 29 and 30, and decorated in gold with a ground offoliate motifs reserved in the center with a roundel painted with Mr. Kemble as Cato, (two chips, one issuing a hair crack, and a central star crack beneath), the reverse inscribed in iron red. Width: 9 inches (CI59)

15. LIVERPOOL DELFT TRANSFER-PRINTED TILE Circa 1775 Printed in black with 'MRS. MATTOCKS as PRIN~ CATHERINE' within a trelliswork border interrupted with trophies, (some rim chips). Square: 5 inches (C83)

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Livin~ Room (continued)

Above the North Door (continued)

16. LIVERPOOL DELFT TRANSFER-PRINTED TILE Circa 1775 Printed in black with MR. MOODY as SIMON in Harlequin's Invasion within the same border as the preceding, (some rim chips). Square: 5 inches Ex: Hodgkin Collection (C84)

On the Mantelpiece

17. PAIR OF CHINESE PORCELAIN BLUE AND WHITE BOTTLES Circa 1700 Each ofteardrop shape and painted with panels ofa figure seated below a pavilion alternating with vases and vessels below a tall neck with lappet devices. Height: 10 1/4 inches (No collection number)

18. PAIR OF CHELSEA PORCELAIN PEACH-SHAPED DISHES Circa 1753 Each painted in a Kakiemon palette with an iron-red phoenix in flight above a Chinese pheasant perched on a rock before a flowering peony, the rim (one chipped) with an iron-red and gilt flowering vine border, small red anchor marks. Length: 7 3/4 inches (No collection number)

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Living Room (continued)

19. COLORED BISCUIT FIGURE OF RACHEL Probably George Jones, circa 1875-80 Possibly Mlle. Rachel Felix as 'Phedre', wearing a gilt­ dotted robe and a red-lined tan cloak bordered with gilt palmettes, and standing on a circular base inscribed RACHEL, GJmonogram mark on a blue applied oval pad. Height: 15 1/8 inches (C109)

Left Hanging Shelf

20. CHAMBERLAIN'S WORCESTER PORCELAIN ORANGE-GROUND CYLINDRICAL MUG Circa 1805 The ground patterned with gilt stars and dots and reserved with a gilt-edged octagonal panel printed in black with a bust-length profile portrait ofWilliam Henry. West Betty as a young man in an open lace-collared shirt, (rim restored). Height: 3 1/2 inches (C267)

21. CHAMBERLAIN'S WORCESTER PORCELAIN YELLOW-GROUND CYLINDRICAL MUG Circa 1805 Reserved on the front with a gilt-edged octagonal panel printed in black with a portrait ofWilliam Henry West Betty above a cluster oftheatrical trophies, (small hair crack). Height: 4 1/2 inches (C247)

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Living Room (continued)

Left Hanging Shelf(continued)

22. ENGLISH PORCELAIN FIGURAL GROUP OF CHARLES E. HORN AS 'CASPAR' IN DER FREISCHUTZ Circa 1825-1840 The bearded man making a sweeping gesture. and standing before a recumbent white whippet on a bright blue rectangular base. Height: 8 7/8 inches (CI77)

23. STAFFORDSHIRE PEARLWARE FIGURE OF BILLY WATERS Circa 1825 The negro fiddler wearing a blue jacket and patched trousers revealing one peg leg, playing his violin and standing on a rectangular brown base. Height: 8 1/8 inches (CI12)

24. DERBY PORCELAIN SMALL FIGURE OF BILLY WATERS Circa 1821-25 Modeled by Edward Keys, in a similar pose and costume to the preceding,(bow missing), but standing on a gilt-edged circular base inscribed BILLY WATERS, crowned crossed batons and D mark and numeral 33 in iron-red. Height: 3 3/4 inches (C209)

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Liyin~ Room (continued)

Left Han~in~ Shelf(continued)

25. STAFFORDSHIRE PORCELAIN FIGURE OF T.D. RICE AS 'nM CROW' Circa 1840 The black man wearing a black-spotted pink jacket and yellow breeches, seated c a a stump above a gilt-banded circular base. Height: 43/4 inches (C56)

26" DERBY PORCELAIN FJ"GURE OF JOSEPH GRIMALDI AS THE ~CLo.'VN'IN ~fOTHER GOOSE Circa 1825-30 With red triangles on his cheeks, and wearing a colorful costume with pale green short breeches, his ~s out­ stretched and holding a letter in hi~, right hand, standing against a marbleized pedestal on a green-topped and gilt­ edged rectangular base, (small chips). Height: 5 1/16 inches (CI51)

27. ENGLISH WHITE BISCUIT FIGURE, POSSIBLY OF MRS. SARAH SIDDONS Circa 1835 Modeled with her head turned to the left and scowling, wearing a lace-edged dress, the skirt ofwhich she lifts in her left hand, and standing on an open scroll-molded base, (small chips). Height: 5 7/8 inches (Cl)

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Living Room (continued)

Left Hanging Shelf(continued)

28. ENGLISH WHITE BISCUIT FIGURE OF A LADY Circa 1835 Wearing a mobcap and apron, her pudgy face with an expression ofdisapproval, and her palms raised in rejection, standing on an open scroll-molded base, (some chips). Height: 5 5/16 inches (C2)

29. PAIR OF COALPORT PORCELAIN NOTCHED SQUARE PLATES Circa 1805 En suite with numbers 14 and 30, from a 'harlequin' service, the gold-patterned ground reserved with a central roundel depicting on one Mr. Pope as Oronoko and on the other Mr. Smith as Alexander the Great, (some wear), the reverse inscribed in iron-red. Widths: 8 3/8 and 8 1/4 inches (C146 and C143)

Right Hanging Shelf

30. PAIR OF COALPORT PORCELAIN NOTCHED SQUARE PLATES Circa 1805 En suite with numbers 14 and 29, reserved with roundels depicting ISABELLA in MEASURE FOR MEASURE, and MACBETH, (general wear, the first with a chip), the reverse inscribed in iron-red. Widths: 8 3/8 and 8 1/2 inches (C144 and C145)

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Living Room (continued)

Ri~ht Han~ing Shelf(continued)

31. CREIL TRANSFER-PRINTED OCTAGONAL DESSERT PLATE Circa 1815 Printed in black with an identified view ofMAISON DE CAMPAGNE DE GARRICK, Comte de Middlesex, Angleterre, the rim with classical heads and eagle medallions, printed and impressed marks. Width: 713/16 inches (C 136)

32. WORCESTER PORCELAIN CYLINDRICAL MUG Circa 1760 Transfer-printed in black after Robert Hancock on the front with William Shakespeare, taken from the 1740 statue by Peter Scheemakers in Westminster Abbey, le"aning on a fascicle ofbooks on a column molded with busts of Queen Elizabeth, Henry V and Richard III, and pointing to a scroll inscribed with a passage from The Tempest, the sides with two allegorical figures of 'Tragedy' and 'Comedy'. Height: 4 3/4 inches (C111)

33. STAFFORDSHIRE PEARLWARE CHILD'S PLATE Circa 1835 Printed in black with MISS F. KEMBLE as 'BELVEDERA' within a border molded with dogs, a monkey and paterae between black bands, (small chips). Diameter: 6 11/16 inches (C150)

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Living Room (continued)

Right Hanging Shelf(continued)

34. DERBY PORCELAIN FIGURE OF MISS LOVE SINGING 'THE CHIMES OF ZURICH' Circa 1830 . Wearing a yellow broad-brimmed hat (restored) and a colorful costume, carrying a cloth-covered green basket over her folded right arm, and standing on a gilt-edged circular base, (ankles restored), crowned BLOOR DERBY mark and numeral 34 in iron-red, andpainter's numeral 57 under her skirt in -blue. Height: 5 3/4 inches (CI60)

35. CHAMBERLAIN'S WORCESTER FIGURE OF MISS LOVE AS 'THE BROOM GIRL' Circa 1827-35 Wearing a white hat, a gilt-edged blue bodice and ivory skirt, her right hand extended, and standing before a brown stump on a gilt-banded blue circular base, Chamberlain's Worcester mark in iron-red script. Height: 5 1/16 inches (CI39)

36. CHAMBERLAIN'S WORCESTER FIGURE OF MME. VESTRIS AS 'THE BROOM GIRL' Circa 1827-35 Wearing a white hat and a brown bodice and skirt, holding a broom and with another strapped to her back, standing on a gilt-edged salmon circular base. Height: 5 5/8 inches (CI40)

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Living Room (continued)

Ri~ht Han~in~ Shelf(continued)

37. ENGLISH PORCELAIN FIGURE OF MME. VESTRIS AS 'PAUL' Circa 1822-35 Wearing a sailor's costume ofa gilt-edged blue jacket, white trousers, a gold and green-striped white shirt and a pink neckerchief, holding his straw hat and walking before a flowering plant on a gilt-edged green waisted square plinth. Height: 8 3/4 inches (C236)

38. DERBY PORCELAIN FIGURE OF MME. VESTRIS AS 'THE BROOM GIRL' Circa 1830 Wearing a white cap, a gilt-edged iron-red bodice and a gilt-flowered cobalt-blue skirt, and standing on the salmon top ofa gilt open scrollwork base, (tiny touch-ups), crowned crossed batons and D mark and numeral 28 in iron-red. Height: 5 7/8 inches (C165)

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Master Bedroom

39. PAIR OF DERBY PORCELAIN PLATES Circa 1790 Each painted with a central river view within a gilt vine­ entwined roundel, the 'Smith's blue' rim patterned with gilt stripes and a paterae border between white beadwork bands interrupted with six molded quatrefoil panels· painted with pink rose sprigs, (each with a riveted rim), crowned crossed batons and D marks in purple, andpainter's numeral 5 in blue for the ground-layer John Yates. Diameter: 8 7/8 inches (No collection number)

40. COALPORT PORCELAIN OVAL DISH Circa 1815 Painted with pink and green rose sprigs within gilt bands, (some wear), impressed numeral 5. Length: 11 7/16 inches (No collection number)

41. BOW PORCELAIN FAMILLE-VERTE CANDLESTICK Circa 1750 Painted on the cinquefoil lotus-pad drip pan with floral sprigs within an iron-red spearhead border, the stem entwined with an iron-red dragon (mouth chipped) above a mask-molded tripod base further painted with flowers. Height: 4 5/8 inches (No collection number)

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Master Bedroom (continued)

42. DERBY PORCELAIN CHAMBER CANDLESTICK Circa 1760 With a green-heightened floriform candle nozzle above an octafoil dish molded at the worn gilt edge with scrollwork, each painted with colorful floral sprays or sprigs, and affixed with a looped stem handle surmounted by a tur­ quoise blossom thumbpiece. Width: 5 inches (No collection number)

43. DERBY PORCELAIN TEABOWL AND SAUCER Circa 1790 Decorated with gilt dashes below a 'Smith's blue' dentate border decorated with a gilt lozenge-guilloche band reserved with white-dotted gilt paterae, crowned crossed batons and D marks and the saucers with numeral 2 in purple, and also numeral 8 in b)ue. Height ofcup: 2 3/8 inches Diameter ofsaucer: 5 inches (No collection number)

44. DERBY PORCELAIN TEABOWL AND SAUCER Circa 1790 Each spirally writhen, molded with acanthus leaves and painted with blue, rose and gilt sprigs beneath a similarly colored cornflower vine border, crowned crossed batons and D marks and numeral III in purple, and each impressed M. Diameters: 3 1/8 and 5 1/4 inches (No collection number)

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Entrance Hall

45. CHINESE EXPORT PORCELAIN SOUP TUREEN AND COVER AND A STAND Circa 1785 Each ofchamfered rectangular form and painted in a 'Mandarin palette', either side ofthe tureen and cover with a floral cluster within a purple ribbon, rose bamboo and floral cluster border, the rabbit's-head handles and scroll knop (worn) colored iron-red and gold; and the stand with a central pinwheel within a wavy purple­ dotted border studded with floral clusters between patterned purple bands. Lengths: 13 1/8 and 147/16 inches (No collection number)

46. CHINESE EXPORT PORCELAIN TEABOWL AND SAUCER Circa 1810 Painted in brown monochrome with an English rural view ofa cowherd and a fisherman before a distant house and a sailboat on a river, the barbed rim (teabowl hair cracked) edged in worn gilding. . Diameters: 3 1/2 and 5 7/16 inches (No collection number)

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47. GROUP OF NINE LIVERPOOL DELFT TRANSFER­ PRINTED TILES Circa 1777-80 Each with a trelliswork border interrupted at the sides with theatrical trophies, and comprising five printed in russet: (a) MRS. BARRY in the Character ofATHENAIS; (b) MRS. YATES as LADY TOWNLEY; (c) MRS. HARTLEY in the Character ofIMOINDA; (d) MR. KING in the Character ofLISSARDO; (e) MRS. BARRY in the Character ofSIR HARRY WILDAIR; and four printed in black: (a) MR. KING in the Character ofLISSARDO; (b) MR. FOOTE in the Character ofFONDLEWIFE; (c) MRS. BULKLEY in the Character ofANGELINA; (d) MRS. LEE LEWES in the Character ofHARLEQUIN; framed together. Each: 5 inches square; overall: 16 3/8 inches square (C64, C78, C70, C62, C65, C71, C68, C66, C70)

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48. GROUP OF NINE LIVERPOOL DELFT TRANSFER­ PRINTED TILES Circa 1777-80 Each printed in black and bordered similarly to the preceding, and comprising: (a) MR. SMITH in the Character ofLD TOWNLEY; (b) MRS. WARD in the Character ofRODOGUNE; (c) MR. LEE LEWES in the Character of HARLEQUIN (restored); (d) MR. GARRICK as DON IOHN in the CHANCES; (e) MRS. YATES as LADY TOWNLEY (restored); (f) MR. WOODWARD in the Character of PETRUCHIO (corner restored); (g) MR. MOODY in the Character ofTEAGUE; (h) MRS. CIBBER in the Character ofMONIMIA; (i) MRS. HARTLEY in the Character ofIMOINDA; framed together. Each: 5 inches square; overall: 16 x 16 inches (C74, C75, C73, C69, C77, C76, C61, C67, C63)

49. GROUP OF SIX LIVERPOOL DELFT TRANSFER­ PRINTED TILES Circa 1777-80 Each printed in russet and with a trelliswork border decorated with theatrical trophies at the sides, and compnslng: (a) MR. LEE LEWES in the Character ofHARLEQUIN; (b) MRS. HARTLEY as LADY JANE GREY; (c) MISS YOUNG in the Character ofZARA; (d) MR. SMITH in the Character ofLD TOWNLEY; (e) MR. WROUGHTON in the Character of BARNWELL; (f) MRS. ABBINGTON in the Character ofESTIFANIA; framed together. . Each: 5 inches square; overall: 18 1/4 x 12 7/8 inches (C40, C38, C54, C48, C52, C31)

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Entrance Hall (continued)

50. GROUP OF SIX LIVERPOOL DELFT TRANSFER­ PRINTED TILES Circa 1777-80 Each printed in russet, en suite with the preceding, and compnsIng: (a) MR. BENSLEY in the Character ofMAHOMET; (b) MR. FOOTE in the Character ofFONDLEWIFE, (chip); (c) MRS. MATTOCKS as PRIN~ CATHERINE; (d) MR. LEWIS in the Character ofHIPPOLITUS; (e) MR. WOODWARD in the Character ofPETRUCHIO; (f) MR. MOODY as SIMON in Harlequin's Invasion; framed together. Each: 5 inches square; overall: 18 3/16 x 12 7/8 inches (C32,C34,C45,C43,C50,C46)

51. GROUP OF SIX LIVERPOOL DELFT TRANSFER- PRINTED TILES . Circa 1777-80 Each printed in russet, en suite with the two preceding, and comprising: (a) MRS. YATES in the Character ofJANE SHORE; (b) MR. MACKLIN in the Character ofSrGILBERT WRANGLE; (c) MR. SHUTER in the Character ofLOVEGOLD; (d) MRS. WRIGHTEN in the Character ofPEGGY; (e) MISS P. HOPKINS in the Character ofLAVINIA; (f) MR. LEE LEWES in the Character ofSIR PETER TEAZLE; framed together. Each: 5 inches square; overall: 18 1/4 x 12 7/8 inches (C53, C44, C47, C51, C39, C41)

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52. GROUP OF SIX LIVERPOOL DELFT TRANSFER­ PRINTED TILES Circa 1777-80 Each printed in russet, en suite with the three preceding, and comprising: (a) MR. GARRICK as DON IOHN in the Chances; (b) MR. GARRICK in the Character ofABEL DRUGGER; (c) MRS. CIBBER in the Character ofMONIMIA; (d) MR. GARRICK in the Character ofSf!. JOHN BRUTE; (e) MR. WILSON in the Character ofOLD MIRABEL; (t) MR. LEWIS in the Character ofDOUGLAS; framed together. Each: 5 inches square; overall: 18 1/4 x 12 7/8 inches (C36,C35,C33,C37,C49,C42)

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53. GROUP OF NINE LIVERPOOL DELFT TRANSFER­ PRINTED TILES Circa 1777-80 Similar to the four preceding, but comprising one printed in russet: (a) MR. GARRICK in the Character 0/ABEL DRUGGER; and eight printed in black: (a) MR. LEWIS in the Character ofHIPPOLITUS; (b) MR. WOODWARD in the Character a/RAZOR (chip and scratches); (c) MR. BENSLEY in the Character a/MAHOMET; (d) MR. MACKLIN in the Character a/SHYLOCK (center scratched); (e) MR. MACKLIN in the Character a/SIR GILBERT WRANGLE (f) MR. WROUGHTON in the Character 0/ BARNWELL; (g) MR. GARRICK in the Character 0/ABEL DRUGGER; (h) MR. SHUTER in the Character o/LOVEGOLD; framed together. Each: 5 inches square; overall: 18 1/2 x 18 3/4 inches (C23, C24, C28, C21, C25, C26, C29, C22, C27)

54. GROUP OF FOUR LIVERPOOL DELFT TRANSFER­ PRINTED TILES Circa 1777-80 Similar to the five preceding, and printed in black, compnsIng: (a) MISS P. HOPKINS in the Character a/LAVINIA; (b) MRS. LESSINGHAM in the Character a/OPHELIA; (c) MRS. ABBINGTON in the Character o/ESTIFANIA; (d) MRS. HARTLEY as LADY JANE GREY; framed together. Each: 5 inches square; overall: 14 inches square (C234, C205, C193, C250)

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55. ENGLISH PORCELAIN RECTANGULAR PLAQUE Circa 1820 Colorfully painted with seven figures ofJohn Liston the actor playing various characters, all seated or standing around a tavern table, and inscribed in black on the pink border PAUL PRY'S SINGING PARTY, (cracked); framed. Overall: 8 3/4 x 10 1/2 inches (C156)

56. PAIR OF STAFFORDSHIRE PORCELANEOUS FIGURES OF 'COMEDY' AND 'TRAGEDY' Circa 1820 Each a maiden wearing a rose cloak over a white robe sprigged and dotted in blue and iron-red, 'Comedy' hold­ ing a grey shield molded with a grinning satyr, 'Tragedy' holding a dagger and standing before a grey tombstone lightly inscribed Memoriam, and each on a mottled green and brown lozenge-shaped base. Heights: 5 1/2 and 5 5/8 inches (CI6, C17)

57. VICTORIAN STAFFORDSHIRE FIGURE OF DAVID GARRICK AS 'RICHARD III' Circa 1870 The mustachioed gentleman wearing a 'fur'-edged green coat and a gilt-heightened costume, and seated in a gilt­ dashed tent. Height: 9 7/8 inches (C6)

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58. VICTORIAN STAFFORDSHIRE FIGURE OF EDMUND KEAN AS 'RICHARD III' Circa 1880 Wearing a 'fur'-edged doublet over a cobalt-blue waistcoat and rose- and green-striped costume, holding a metal sword, and standing on a base applied with colored 'moss' above a gilt line, (glaze crackled). Height: 5 1/8 inches (Cl15)

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59. ENGLISH PEARLWARE JUG Dated 1790 The body fluted on the lower third and painted above on eitherside with a floral spray flanking the inscription 'MONCKTON and SHERRIDAN ,:... For ever -- 1790.' beneath a yellow-edged pink floral border, the reeded neck (hair crack) striped in brown and yellow. Height: 7 inches (C259)

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60. LAMBETH DELFT POLYCHROME PLATE Circa 1760 Painted in blue, green, yellow and manganese with a gentleman seated on a knoll before trees and watching Nancy Dawson dancing the hornpipe, the rim (chips) with four floral sprays. Diameter: 8 7/8 inches (No collection number)

61. LIVERPOOL CREAMWARE TRANSFER-"PRINTED JUG Circa 1790 Printed in black on one side ofthe swelling body with a costumed figure ofMR. GARRICK in the Character of Don John in the Chance, on the reverse with an oval portrait medallion ofWilliam Shakespeare suspended from a bowknot, and on the front with a cluster ofmusical trophies suspended from the spout below the black enamel inscription, JOHN HALTRIDGE, (minor footrim chips). Height: 9 5/8 inches (C254)

62. PAIR OF VICTORIAN STAFFORDSHIRE FIGURES OF SEATED SPANIELS Circa 1875 Each with a black muzzle and eyes, an iron-red-spotted coat and an orange collar. Height: 3 3/4 inches (No collection number)

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63. NEALE AND CO. BLUE AND WHITE JASPER BOUGH POT Circa 1790 The square body molded on each side with a panel applied in white reliefwith a different theatrical character, including John Philip Kemble, Mr. Palmer, Mrs. Siddons and Miss Brunton, flanked at the corners by flowering plants between an acanthus border around the outset foot and a palmette border around the rim (chip), its scalloped upper edge with fan devices and paterae, (cover missing), impressed Neale & Co. mark. Height: 6 1/2 inches (C226)

64. BLUE AND WHITE JASPER OVAL PORTRAIT MEDALLION Circa 1785 The solid blue body applied in white reliefwith a bust­ length profile portrait ofMrs. Sarah Siddons as 'Euphrasia', impressed WEDGWOOD mark; in a gilt­ metal frame. Height: 5 1/4 inches (C206)

65. PRATTWARE BUST OF MRS. SARAH SIDDONS AS 'MRS. HALLER' Circa 1800 Wearing an ochre diadem and a white scarfin her brown hair, and a brown-edged robe dotted in brown and ochre, looking slightly left, and raised on an ochre-edged integral waisted square base (footrim chips and some grittiness). Height: 10 9/16 inches (CI57)

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66. DERBY PORCELAIN FIGURE OF 'KING LEAR' Circa 1765 The bearded man (neck restored) wearing a yellow-lined lavender cloak sprigged in purple over a turquoise- and gilt­ patterned rose tunic, and standing on a scroll- and trophy­ edged circular base heightened in turquoise and gilding. Height: 9 1/2 inches (CI8)

67. ENGLISH PORCELAIN WHITE FIGURE OF A LADY, PERHAPS MRS. HANNAH PRITCHARD Circa 1755-75 Wearing a veiled conical hat and a decollete dress, (hair cracks, and abrasion on her nose). Height: 5 1/2 inches (CI85)

68. CHELSEA PORCELAIN FIGURE OF AN ACTOR OR MASQUERADER Circa 1765 Possibly Henry Woodward, wearing a turquoise cap, a gilt-edged pale yellow cloak and an iron-red-sashed pink costume patterned with claret florets and gilt dots, holding a mask to his chest and standing before a rose-flowering leafy bocage (chips) on a gilt-edged rococo base, gold anchor mark. Height: 11 3/4 inches (C197)

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69. BOW PORCELAIN SMALL FIGURE OF A HUSSAR, SAID TO BE DAVID GARRICK AS 'TANCRED' Circa 1760-65 ' Wearing a fur-trimmed hat, a fur-lined purple cape (comer restored), a gilt-frogged yellow jacket, rose leggings and turquoise boots, standing amidst blue florets on a pierced waisted square base edged in rose and turquoise. Height: 5 13/16 inches (C176)

70. STAFFORDSHIRE PORCELANEOUS BUST OF DAVID GARRICK Circa 1790 Wearing a yellow-collared dark blue coat over a rose waist­ coat, on a waisted pedestal daubed in rose, yellow and blue, the reverse impressed GARRICK, (discoloration, hair crack, pedestal misfired, and possibly later decorated). Height: 8 1/2 inches (C175)

71. 'WEDGWOOD' BLACK BASALTES SMALL BUST OF DAVID GARRICK Noel Thorley, Longton, Staffordshire, 1955-70 Wearing his hair en queue, a fur-trimmed cloak and an open-collared shirt, impressed WEDGWOOD under the truncation at the back; on an integral waisted circular foot, impressed WEDGWOOD. Height: 3 13/16 (C217)

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72. 'WEDGWOOD AND BENTLEY' BLACK BASALTES SMALL BUST OF DAVID GARRICK Noel Thorley, Longton, Staffordshire, 1955-70 The same model as the preceding, but slightly larger, im­ pressed Wedgwood & Bentley under the truncation at the back; on a separate waisted circular foot with an engine­ turned border, (small chips), impressed Wedgwood & Bentley. Height' 4 1/8 inches (No collection number)

73. WORCESTER PORCELAIN OVOID TEA CADDY FROM THE 'THEATRICAL SERVICE' Circa 1775 Painted in the atelier ofJames Giles in London in shades ofpurple, green, iron-red, blue, black and brown on one side with a standing lady, Miss Pope in the Character of 'Doll Snip' in Harlequin's Invasion, and on the reverse with Mr. Weston in the Character of 'Scrub' seated in a chair, the cylindrical rim and flaring foot encircled with gilt bands, and the shoulder with a gilt dentil band, (cover missing). Height: 3 3/4 inches (N0 collection number)

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74. WORCESTER PORCELAIN TEABOWL AND SAUCER FROM THE 'THEATRICAL SERVICE' Circa 1775 En suite with the preceding, the teabowl painted oil the front with a red-costumed David Garrick in the Character of 'Don Felix' in The Wonder, seated in a chair, and on the reverse with a gilt sprig, the saucer (repaired) with Samuel Foote as 'Mrs. Cole' in The Minor, seated and drinking from a bottle, and both with a gilt dentil-edged rim. Diameters: 3 and 4 5/8 inches (C240 and C258)

75. WORCESTER PORCELAIN SAUCER FROM THE 'THEATRICAL SERVICE' Circa 1775 En suite with the two preceding, and painted with the red­ and blue-costumed actor David Garrick as 'King Lear' within a gilt dentil-edged rim (worn). Diameter: 4 5/8 inches (C241)

76. DERBY PORCELAIN FIGURE OF DAVID GARRICK AS 'RICHARD III' Circa 1775-80 Modeled by John Bacon, wearing a yellow-lined and fur­ edged iron-red doublet, a gilt scalework cuirass and a rose, iron-red, yellow, turquoise and gilt costume, his plumed ochre hat between his feet, and striding across a green and ochre mottled mound base applied with flowering plants, (hair crack beneath). Height: 11 1/4 inches (C3)

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77. DERBY PORCELAIN WHITE FIGURE OF: DAVID GARRICK AS 'RICHARD III' Circa 1780 The same model as the preceding, but on a lower rectangular base, (minor chips). Height: 11 7/16 inches (C164)

78. DERBY PORCELAIN FIGURE OF JOHN PHILIP KEMBLE AS 'RICHARD III' Circa 1790 The actor wearing a fur-edged iron-red doublet, a gold scalework cuirass, a rose, iron-red and gilt costume, yellow leggings and brown boots, his plumed black hat between his feet amidst flowering plants on the grassy mound base, incised model number N°29. Height: 10 3/4 inches (Cl13)

79. DERBY PORCELAIN FIGURE OF EDMUND KEAN AS 'RICHARD III' Circa 1815 The same model as the preceding, but wearing a more boldly colored costume, on a green and brown mottled mound base. Height: 11 1/16 inches (Cl17)

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80. STAFFORDSHIRE PEARLWARE SMALL OVAL PLAQUE Circa 1790 Molded ,and painted with Miss Brunton as 'Cordelia' in King Lear, wearing a rose and blue costume amidst green shrubbery on a yellow ground within a black molded self­ frame, (small chip at back). Height: 3 15/16 inches (C173)

81. WEDGWOOD BLACK BASALTES OVAL PORTRAIT MEDALLION OF DAVID GARRICK Circa 1780 Bust-length to sinister and wearing a cloak and open shirt, impressed GARRICK, WEDGWOOD and letter W; in a gilt­ metal frame. Height: 4 3/4 inches (C138)

82. WEDGWOOD AND BENTLEY BLUE AND WHITE JASPER OVAL PORTRAIT MEDALLION OF DAVID GARRICK Circa 1775-80 The same model as the preceding, but ofshorter bust length, impressed below the portrait GARRICK, impressed Wedgwood & Bentley mark; in a wood frame. Length: 2 1/4 inches (No collection number)

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83. WEDGWOOD BLUE AND WHITE JASPER OVAL PqRTRAIT MEDALLION OF JOHN PHILIP KEMBLE Circa 1785 Modeled in high white relief(some crackling), bust-length to sinister, his hair en queue, and wearing a frilled shirt and unbuttoned coat, (repaired chips on the reverse), incised 'Kemble' and impressed WEDGWOOD mark; in a gilt­ metal frame. Height: 5 inches Ex: Zeitlin Collection (No collection number)

84. PRATTWARE THEATRICAL PLAQUE Dated 1831 Molded with two gentlemen, possibly Mr. Macready as 'Macbeth' with 'Macduff flanking 'Lady Macbeth', all wearing plumed hats, their costumes colored in blue, ochre, olive and black, against a blue 'bird'-patterned backplate, incised on the reverse 'John Bell 1831.' Height: 6 13/16 inches (CI99)

85. PRATTWARE OVAL PLAQUE Circa 1800 Molded with four theatrical figures including Sarah Siddons and John Philip Kemble wearing ochre, yellow and brown costumes, each above a banderole impressed GALLIA, BRITANNIA, Lr M~BETH and M~BETH, between a blue and green ground and a dashed blue sky within an ochre molded selfframe. Length: 8 1/8 inches (CI92)

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COLLECTION OF LIVERPOOL DELFT TRANSFER-. PRINTED THEATRICAL TILES Comprising:

(a) Three with Borders ofRococo Scrollwork and Figure-8s at the Sides, circa 1771-75 and 1760, respectively:

86. AN OPERA GIRL OF PARIS IN THE CHARACTER OF 'FLORA' Printed in black (minor chips), square: 5 inches (No collection number)

87. NANCY DAWSON DANCING THE HORNPIPE Printed in iron-red, (minor chips), square: 5 inches (No collection number)

88. NANCY DAWSON DANCING THE HORNPIPE Printed in black, signedJ Sadler Liverpool, square: 47/8 inches (No collection number)

(b) Five with Trelliswork Borders Interrupted at the Sides with Theatrical Trophies, and Printed in Russet, circa 1777-80:

89. MRS. BULKLEY in the Character 0/ANGELINA Square: 4 15/16 inches (C244)

90. MR. LEE LEWES in the Character o/HARLEQUIN Square: 5 inches (No collection number)

91. Mr. MACKLIN in the Character o/SHYLOCK (Repaired), square: 5 1/16 inches (C162)

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(b) Five with Trelliswork Borders Interrupted at the Sides with Theatrical Trophies, and Printed in Russet, circa 1777-80 (continued):

92. Mrs. WARD in the Character ofRODOGUNE (Minor chips), square: 5 inches (No collection number)

93. MR. WOODWARD in the Character ofRAZOR (Repaired and pitted), square: 4 15/16 inches (C161)

(c) Twelve with Trelliswork Borders Interrupted at the Sides with Theatrical Trophies, and Printed in Black, circa 1777-80:

94. MRS. BULKLEY in the Character ofANGELINA (Chipped and repaired), square: 5 1/16 inches (C227)

95. MR. LEE LEWES in the Character ofHARLEQUIN Square: 5 1/16 inches (C194)

96. MRS. BARRY in the Character ofATHENAIS (Comer with a chip), square: 4 7/8 inches ­ (C204)

97. MRS. BARRY in the Character ofSIR HARRY WILDAIR Square: 5 inches (C266)

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(c) Twelve with Trelliswork Borders Interrupted at the Sides with Theatrical Trophies, and Printed in Black, circa 1777-80 (continued):

98. Mrs. LESSINGHAM in the Character ajOPHELIA Square: 4 15/16 inches (C249)

99. Mr. LEWIS in the Character ajDOUGLAS (Shallow chips), square: 4 7/8 inches (No collection number)

100. Mr. LEWIS in the Character of 'DOUGLAS' Square: 4 15/16 inches (No collection number)

101. Mr. WOODWARD in the Character ajPETRUCHIO (Touched up pitting), square: 5 inches . .(C228)

102. Mrs. WRIGHTEN in the Character ajPEGGY (Chips on two comers), square: 4 7/8 inches (No collection number)

103. MISS YOUNGE in the Character ofZARA (Comers chipped), square: 4 7/8 inches (No collection number)

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(c) Twelve with Trelliswork Borders Interrupted at the Sides with Theatrical Trophies, and Printed in Black, circa 1777-80 (continued):

104. MR. GARRICK in the Character ofSI!- JOHN BRUTE Framed, square: 5 inches; overall: 67/16 inches (C30) .

105. MRS. YATES in the Character ofJANE SHORE Framed, square: 5 inches; overall: 7 inches (C237)

(d) Two with Borders ofHusks Suspended from Paterae and Interrupted by Trophies and Masks, and Printed in Black, probably by Richard Abbey, circa 1775-80:

106. MR. WILSON in the Character ofthe MISER Act 4th Scene Last, (repaired, worn and with small chips), square: 5 inches (No collection listing or number)

107. MR. WESTON in the Character ofDR. LAST In The Devil Upon Two Sticks, (small chips), square: 4 15/16 inches (C188)

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108. ROCKINGHAM PORCELAIN FIGURE OF 'BILLY LACKADAY' Circa 1826 Wearing a pink coat and white breeches, holding a handkerchief and standing on a gilt-edged base in­ scribed 'Billy Lacakaday,' griffin andRockingham Works Brameld markprinted in iron-red, and incised N° 8. Height: 6 1/8 inches Ex: Behar Collection, no. 563 E.C.C. 1977 Exhibition, no. 231 (C268)

109. ENGLISH PLASTER OF PARIS FIGURE OF 'SAM SWIPES' Circa 1826 Standing with his hands in his pockets. Height: 9 3/4 inches (PL1)

110. STAFFORDSHIRE PEARLWARE FIGURE OF 'SAM SWIPES' Circa 1826 Standing with his hands in his pockets, the square base inscribed "No! am I a Gentleman? Upon your Soul, tho Mother.", painter's numeral 7 in black and impressed numeral 20. Height: 6 5/16 inches (C14)

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111. STAFFORDSHIRE FIGURE OF 'SAM SWIPES' 19th Century Standing on a green square base (chipped). Height: 6 1/8 inches (C208)

112. ROCKINGHAM PORCELAIN FIGURE OF 'TRISTRAM SAPPY' Circa 1826-30 Wearing a tan hat, a gilt-edged blue jacket arid white trousers, his left hand raised to his face, and standing on a gilt-edged circular base inscribed "Tristram Sappy, Let me see, what was I going to say? ", (footrim with a tiny chip; restored through ankles). Height: 7 7/16 Ex: Behar Collection, no. 313 E.C.C. 1977 Exhibition, no. 232 (C271)

113. ENGLISH PORCELAIN FIGURE OF 'LUBIN LOG' Circa 1828-30 Wearing a black top hat, a green coat, red-striped breeches and black boots, carrying parcels, an umbrella and a coat, on a gilt-edged mottled green and brown base, (small chips). Height: 8 1/4 inches (C153)

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114. STAFFORDSHIRE PEARLWARE FIGURE OF 'LUBIN LOG' Ralph Salt, circa 1828-30 Similarly modeled to the preceding, and wearing a blue coat and purple-striped breeches, (one hand repaired), impressed SALT mark Height: 6 3/8 inches (C251)

115. STAFFORDSHIRE PEARLWARE FIGURE OF 'LUBIN LOG' Circa 1828-30 The same model as the preceding, and wearing a green coat (left arm restored) and blue-striped breeches. Height: 6 7/16 inches (No collection listing or number)

116. STAFFORDSHIRE PEARLWARE FIGURE OF 'LUBIN LOG' Circa 1828 Wearing a tan hat, a brown coat and yellow ~reeches, on an ochre-edged rectangular base, (some repairs), impressed potter's mark. Height: 6 inches (C142)

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117. AND SONS PEARLWARE FIGURE OF 'VAN DUNDER' Circa 1826 Wearing a black conical hat and a costume with red details, holding a scroll and standing on a square base inscribed "Read it indeed! That's very easily said, read it! !", impressed WOOD and letter W. Height: 7 1/16 inches (No collection number)

118. ENOCH WOOD AND SONS PEARLWARE FIGURE OF 'VAN DUNDER' Circa 1826 Identical to the preceding, (some restoration), unmarked. Height: 7 inches (CI83)

119. ENGLISH PORCELAIN FIGURE OF 'VAN DUNDER' Circa 1826-30 Similar to the two preceding, and standing on a gilt-edged square base. Height: 5 1/2 inches (C229)

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120. STAFFORDSHIRE PEARLWARE FIGURE OF 'VAN DUNDER' Circa 1826-30 Wearing a colorful costume, holding a scroll, and standing on a green mound base. Height: 6 1/2 inches (C9)

121. DERBY PORCELAIN FIGURE OF 'DOMINE SAMPSON' Circa 1826-30 Wearing a black hat, coat, waistcoat and shoes, and patched grey breeches, carrying a brown book under his left arm, his right (repaired) raised, and standing on a gilt-edged circular base inscribed PRODIGIOUS, crown and Bloor Derby mark in iron-red script. Height: 6 3/4 inches (C235)

122. DERBY PORCELAIN FIGURE OF 'MAW-WORM' Circa 1822-30 Wearing a brown coat, tan waistcoat and black breeches (restored), his black hat in his left hand, his right (arm repaired) raised, and standing on a gilt-edged circular base, crowned Derby markprinted in iron-red. Height: 6 1/16 inches (C212)

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123. ROCKINGHAM PORCELAIN FIGURE OF 'MOLL FLAGGON' Circa 1826-30 Wearing a yellow hat (restored), a gilt-edged iron-red bodice, a blue-checkered apron, a rose-striped overskirt and a mauve skirt, dancing on a gilt-edged circular base, inscribed faintly "Moll Flaggon, Eyes right the word," griffin and Rockingham Works Brameld markprinted in iron-red, and incised N° 10. Height: 6 1/4 inches (No collection number)

124. ROCKINGHAM PORCELAIN FIGURE OF 'MOLL FLAGGON' Circa 1826-30 The same model as the preceding but slightly less colorfully costumed, the base inscribed in gilding "Moll Flaggon," (chip on hat), impressed griffin mark and ROCKINGHAM WORKS BRAMELD, and incised N°lO. Height: 6 1/16 inches (No collection number)

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125. ROCKINGHAM PORCELAIN FIGURE OF 'THE BROOM GIRL' Circa 1826-30 Wearing a white cap, a russet bodice, a pink, blue and gold-chevroned white striped skirt, and orange stockings, walking on a gilt-edged base inscribed "Buy a Broom", griffin and Rockingham Works Brameld markprinted in iron-red, and incised N° 6. Height: 6 1/8 inches Ex: Behar Collection, no. 138 (C269)

126. STAFFORDSHIRE PEARLWARE FIGURE OF 'PAUL PRY' Circa 1826-30 Wearing a green-brimmed brown hat, a brown jacket and blue-striped breeches, holding a green umbrella and standing beside a black-dashed yellow column on a rectangular base inscribed "I Hope I don't intrude." Height: 6 1/2 inches (No collection number)

127. STAFFORDSHIRE PEARLWARE FIGURE OF 'PAUL PRY' Circa 1826-30 Similarly costumed to the preceding, and standing on an ochre-edged rectangular base, (some enamel chips). Height: 5 7/8 inches (CI80)

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128. STAFFORDSHIRE EARTHENWARE FIGURE OF 'PAUL PRY' Circa 1826-30, Wearing a yellow hat, a pale blue jacket and blue-striped breeches, and standing before a green tree trunk on a green mound base impressed in black PAUL PRY. Height: 6 1/16 inches (C137)

129. STAFFORDSHIRE EARTHENWARE FIGURE OF 'PAUL PRY' Circa 1826-30 Wearing a black hat, a turquoise coat and rose breeches, on an iron-red-banded rectangular base. Height: 5 3/8 inches (No collection number)

130. ROCKINGHAM PORCELAIN FIGURE OF 'PAUL PRY' Circa 1826-30 Wearing a tan hat, a lavender coat and blue-striped breeches, standing on a gilt-edged circular base inscribed "I hope I don't intrude", (hands restored), griffin and Rockingham Works Brameld markprinted in iron-red, and incised N° 9. Height: 5 3/4 inches Ex: Behar Collection, no. 208 (C270)

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131. CHAMBERLAIN'S WORCESTER PORCELAIN FIGURE OF 'PAUL PRY' Circa 1826-30 Wearing a tan hat, a blue coat and russet-striped breeches, (right hand restored), and standing on a gilt-edged circular base. . Height: 5 11/16 inches (CI81)

132. DERBY PORCELAIN FIGURE OF 'PAUL PRY' Circa 1826-30 Wearing a tan hat, a cobalt-blue coat and blue- and maroon-striped yellow breeches, standing on a gilt-edged circular base inscribed "HOPE I DON'T INTRUDE", crown and Bloor Derby in iron-red script. Height: 5 5/8 inches (CI55)

133. STAFFORDSHIRE PORCELAIN WHITE FIGURE OF 'PAUL PRY' Circa 1826-30 Similarly modeled to the preceding, but fallen in the kiln, so left undecorated. Height: 5 1/2 inches (C223)

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134. STAFFORDSHIRE PEARLWARE 'PAUL PRY' MILK JUG Circa 1830 Wearing a yellow hat forming the spout, a blue coat, red-striped trousers and black boots, and seated on a grassy mound. Height: 5 3/16 inches (No collection number)

135. STAFFORDSHIRE PEARLWARE 'PAUL PRY' MILK JUG Circa 1830 Similar to the preceding but smaller, and wearing a black hat and coat and yellow trousers. Height: 4 7/8 inches (No collection number)

136. STAFFORDSHIRE PEARLWARE 'PAUL PRY' MILK JUG Circa 1830 Modeled as the character's head wearinga grey hat impressed HOPE I DON'T INTRUDE. Height: 5 3/16 inches (C182)

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137. STAFFORDSHIRE PEARLWARE 'PAUL PRY' MILK JUG Circa 1830 Modeled as the character's head wearing a yellow hat impressed PAUL PRY, incised HALL below the handle. Height: 4 1/2 inches (No collection number)

138. STAFFORDSHIRE PEARLWARE 'PAUL PRY' MILK JUG Circa 1830 ·Similar to the preceding, but smaller and wearing an iron-red hat. Height: 3 5/8 inches (No collection number)

139. ENGLISH PORCELAIN 'PAUL PRY' CREAM JUG Circa 1826-30 Modeled as the character's head, his hat inscribed in gilding, A Presentfrom Scarborough. Height: 3 5/8 inches (C186)

140. ENGLISH PORCELAIN 'PAUL PRY' CREAM JUG Circa 1826-30 Similar to the preceding, but lacking an inscription. Height: 3 11/16 inches (C163)

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141. ENGLISH PORCELAIN CYLINDRICAL SPILL VASE Circa 1826-30 Painted on the front with a portrait of 'Paul Pry', and on the reverse with a floral bouquet. . Height: 3 3/4 inches (CI96)

142. ENGLISH PORCELAIN CYLINDRICAL SPILL VASE Circa 1826-30 Painted on the front with a scene of 'Paul Pry' conversing with a seated gentleman, the reverse with a floral bouquet. Height: 3 3/4 inches (C276)

143. STAFFORDSHIRE PEARLWARE 'PAUL PRY' CHILD'S PLATE Circa 1830 Printed and painted with "PAUL PRY; A NEW GAME. Hope I don't intrude. Just poppe[d in]." within a floral molded and colored border. Diameter: 5 1/2 inches (C277)

144. STAFFORDSHIRE PEARLWARE 'PAUL PRY' CHILD'S PLATE Circa 1830 Similar to the preceding, but inscribed "PAUL PRY" only. Diameter: 5 1/2 inches (C261)

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145. STAFFORDSHIRE PEARLWARE 'PAUL PRY' CHILD'S PLATE Circa 1830 Painted and enameled in the center with a figural scene inscribed "PAUL PRY", the rim molded with dogs, a monkey and trainer, and paterae. Diameter: 6 5/8 inches (C248)

146. STAFFORDSHIRE PEARLWARE 'PAUL PRY' CHILD'S PLATE Circa 1830 Printed and enameled with the same inscribed scene as the preceding but within a molded floral and green foliate border. Diameter: 6 112 inches (N0 collection number)

147. DERBYSHIRE LOVING CUP Probably Denby, circa 1840 Applied around the cylindrical body with a relief of 'Paul Pry', two harvesters and three trees between three hound handles, the rim with a dark brown ferruginous glaze. Height: 7 112 inches (C198)

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148. ENGLISH STONEWARE MUG Circa 1830-40 Applied around the exterior with a windmill, 'The Broom Girl', S1. George vanquishing the dragon, 'Paul Pry' and a tree, the rim with a ferruginous brown glaze, (cracked). Height: 5 3/16 inches (C280)

149. Listed on page 62. through 151.

152. STAFFORDSHIRE PORCELAIN FIGURE OF JOHN LISTON Circa 1826-30 Wearing a gilt-edged green coat and white trousers, and standing on a gilt-dashed and banded circular base. Height: 4 7/8 inches (C204)

153. Listed on page 63.

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154. DERBY PORCELAIN FIGURE OF MME. VESTRIS AS 'THE BROOM GIRL' Circa 1830 Wearing a white cap, a gilt-edged cobalt-blue bodice and a colorfully patterned skirt, holding three brooms and standing on a gilt-edged circular base (some flaking to the green enamel), BLOOR DERBYcircular thumbprint mark in iron-red. Height: 6 1/8 inches (No collection number)

155. ROYAL CROWN DERBY PORCELAIN FIGURE OF MME. VESTRIS AS 'THE BROOM GIRL' Circa 1878 Wearing a gilt-edged russet bodice and gilt-patterned cobalt-blue skirt, holding a metal-handled broom and standing on a gilt open scroll-molded base, crowned interlaced D 's markprinted in iron-red. Height: .5 7/8 inches (No collection number)

156. STAFFORDSHIRE PEARLWARE FIGURE OF MME. VESTRIS AS 'THE BROOM GIRL' Circa 1826-30 Wearing a rose bodice and cobalt-blue skirt, holding three brooms and standing on an ochre-edged square base, impressedpainter's mark. Height: 6 1/4 inches (No collection number)

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157. STAFFORDSHIRE EARTHENWARE FIGURE OF 'THE BROOM GIRL' Circa 1826-30 Wearing a rose-sponged bodice and flowered skirt, holding three brooms and standing on a green-topped and iron-red-banded rectangular base, (repair to arm and brooms). Height: 5 11/16 inches (CI34)

158. STAFFORDSHIRE EARTHENWARE FIGURE OF 'THE BROOM GIRL' Circa 1830 Wearing a rose-sponged bodice and a skirt patterned with cherry sprigs, holding three brooms and standing on a green mound base. Height: 5 7/8 inches (No collection number)

159. STAFFORDSHIRE EARTHENWARE FIGURE OF JOHN LISTON AS 'THE BROOM GIRL' Mid-19th Century Wearing a colorful costume, holding a broom and stand­ ing on a green mound base impressed "BY A BROOM." Height: 5 1/4 inches (CI78)

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161. STAFFORDSHIRE PORCELAIN FIGURE OF MARIA FOOTE AS 'THE LITTLE JOCKEY' Circa 1835 Wearing a green- and gold-striped cap, a gilt-edged cobalt-blue coat, a gilt-dotted white waistcoat, white breeches, and yellow and black boots, her right arm (repaired) raised, and standing on a gilt-flowered circular base banded in gold. Height: 6 11/16 inches (C5)

162. STAFFORDSHIRE PEARLWARE BUST OF MISS MARIA FOOTE Circa 1835 Of 'Obadiah Sherratt' type, wearing a blue dress, on a rose waisted circular soc1e above a 'table' base molded at the front with a lozenge impressed MISS FOOT above a garland. Height: 11 3/4 inches (CI95)

163. STAFFORDSHIRE PORCELAIN FIGURE OF MME. VESTRIS AS 'PAUL' Circa 1835 Wearing a sailor's costume ofgilt-lined cobalt-blue jacket, a blue checkered shirt and white trousers, kneeling with hands praying, on a gilt-edged circular base (some grittiness). Height: 6 1/8 inches .. (C203)

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164. STAFFORDSHIRE PORCELAIN FIGURE OF MR. PALMER AS THE 'EARL OF WARWICK' Circa 1835 Wearing a rose-spotted cloak, a black collar, a gilt­ trimmed white jacket, a rose sash and yellow breeches, holding a sword (replaced) above a severed head, and standing on a gilt-edged mound base. Height: 6 5/16 inches (C169)

165. STAFFORDSHIRE PORCELAIN FIGURE OF GEORGE HOLMAN AS 'FAULCONBRIDGE' Circa 1835 Wearing a gilt-edged white hat, collar (neck repaired) and cuirass, a green-lined cape (enamel flaking), a rose costume and yellow breeches, holding a sword (replaced) and standing on a gilt-edged mound base. Height: 6 3/8 inches (ClIO)

166. PAIR OF STAFFORDSHIRE EARTHENWARE FLAT-BACK FIGURES POSSIBLY REPRESENTING 'MACBETH' AND 'LADY MACBETH' Circa 1831 From the same mold as the plaque by John Bell (item number 84), and depicting a gallant in a plumed hat, iron­ red coat and checkered breeches, and a lady wearing a plumed hat and a black-sprigged and -dotted dress, each standing on a shaped brown base. Heights: 6 1/4 and 5 7/8 (C7 and C8)

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167. ENGLISH PORCELAIN RECTANGULAR PLAQUE Circa 1820 Painted with an actor said to be William H.W. Betty as 'Hamlet', wearing a purple cloak and an iron-red and gilt Roman warrior's costume. 5 x 3 3/16 inches (C148)

168. ASSEMBLED PAIR OF STAFFORDSHIRE PEARLWARE D-SHAPED BOUGH POTS Circa 1804 Each with an iron-red scalloped rim molded with oak leaves and acorns and interrupted with three satyr's masks between blue foliate scrolls, the yellow ground below reserved with three panels transfer-printed on one in purple with a portrait of 'WILLM HENRY WEST BETTY..., a tribute to the BRITISH TRAGEDIAN,' dated 1804, and a central harvesting print, and on the other iIi puce with the same portrait, two cupids and two caricature harvesters, (each cracked), raised on three bun feet. Length: 7 5/8 inches (No collection number)

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169. CAUGHLEY PORCELAIN SMALL MUG Circa 1790 The cylindrical body painted on the front with "Mrs. Siddons as 'Isabella' in Measure for Measure," wearing a purple dress, in a rocky landscape within a gilt-edged oval panel panel, the sides and handle with gilt sprigs, and the rim with gilt borders. Height: 3 3/8 inches (No collection'number)

170. ENGLISH YELLOW-GLAZED EARTHENWARE CYLINDRICAL MUG Circa 1810 Transfer-printed in black with "M~ FOOTE in the Character ofthe DOCTOR in The Devil Upon Two Sticks" within a husk-bordered panel, signedAbbey Liverpool. Height: 4 3/16 inches (No collection number)

171. ENGLISH PORCELAIN WHITE FIGURAL MENU­ HOLDER OF 'KING JOHN' 1890-1905 Said to be Sir Herbert Beerbohm Tree in the role of 'King John', wearing a medieval costume, holding a scroll and a sword, the circular base molded with the title. Height: 5 inches (No collection number)

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172. WEDGWOOD BLUE AND WHITE JASPER CHESS PIECE OF THE 'QUEEN' Late 19th Century The white figure, said to be Miss Sarah Siddons, in a voluminous robe, her right hand raised, and standing on a blue circular base, unmarked; with a glass-domed stand. Height: 3 1/4 inches (C168)

173. PAIR OF DERBY PORCELAIN 'KEDLESTON EWERS' Circa 1825 Each with a cobalt-blue ground patterned with gilt floral cell diaperwork reserved on either side with an oval panel ofa gilt theatrical figure, one depicting 'Page' and 'Doc Wooton', the other 'Lindoro' and 'Elvira', and each with a white beadwork collar around the gilt ruffled neck, and a beaded gilt loop handle (restored) terminating in a satyr's mask, the lower body molded with gilt acanthus (restored on the first) above a gilt fluted ankle and square base, BLOOR DERBYthumbprint marks in iron-red. Height: 10 15/16 inches (No collection number)

174. PAIR OF MINTON'S EARTHENWARE THEATRICAL TILES Modern The buffground printed in black with a scene from TIMON OF ATHENS or MACBETH, molded marks on 'the reverse. Square: 6 inches (No collection number)

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175. STAFFORDSHIRE PEARLWARE SMALL FIGURE OF A GARDENER BOY Circa 1815 Wearing a black hat, a lavender coat, an iron-red striped waistcoat, and with an apron full offlowers, standing on a green mound above an iron-red banded square base, (right hand missing). .Height: 5 5/8 inches (No collection number)

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149. ENGLISH ENGRAVED HORN CUP Circa 1830 Carved with 'Paul Pry' approaching a drinking party and inscribed "PAUL PRY I HOPE I DON'T INTRUDE I AM JUST DROPT IN TO TAKE A HORN OF ALE." Height: 4 1/16 inches (No collection number)

150. ENGLISH BRONZE BOOKEND ORNAMENT Circa 1830 Molded as 'Paul Pry' on a stepped base. Height: 6 inches (No collection number)

151. ENGLISH OAK CANDLE BOX WITH HINGED COVER Circa 1830 The backplate pierced for suspension, the front mounted with a bone circular plaque engraved with 'Paul Pry' and inscribed "HOPE I DON'T INTRUDE." Height: 13 3/4 inches Length: 10 inches Width: 8 1/2 inches (12)

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153. ENGLISH PLASTER FIGURE OF JOHN LISTON AS 'GROJAN' Circa 1826 Wearing a black coat and yellow trousers, and standing on a circular base, (degraded). Height: 5 inches (PP2)

160. ENGLISH BRASS DOORSTOP Circa 1830 Molded as 'The Broom Girl' holding four brooms, on a stepped base, (worn). Height: 8 1/2 inches (No collection number)

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