Press Ganger

Press Ganger

Catalogue No: PV031

£ 375.00

Description:

A Pratt ware  figure of a press ganger, extremely well decorated in typical Pratt colours. Holding his ill gotten gains in his right hand and his cudgel in his left. A delightful and rare figure.

 

Circa 1790-1800

 

Approx - 5 inches (125mm) tall.

 

In very good original condition throughout, save a minor glaze chip to rear.

 

For a similar figure, albeit a square based version, see: Myrna Schkolne  Holding the Past   page 46

 

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