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Three Staffordshire Pearlware Theatrical Figures of John Liston as Sam Swipes in ‘Exchange no Robbery’, Lubin Log in ‘Love, Law and Physic’ and as Paul Pry in ‘Paul Pry’, c.1820-30
in colourful painted costume, the first base inscribed ‘No! am I a Gentleman? / Upon your Soul tho’ Mother.’
largest height 6.5" — 16.6 cm.
minor restoration
Estimate $300-$500
Realised: $1,107
Price Includes Buyer's Premium
Provenance:
Labels with D.M. & P. Manheim, New York (Sam Swipes) and James E. Elliott Antiques, Deep River (Paul Pry)