A large, impressive and very desirable figure of excellent quality titled Band of Hope.
The group figure depicts a woman - perhaps a personification of Hope - armed with a shield upon which a cross is emblazoned. She holds the hand of a child who carries a flag. On her other side, kept at bay by the shield, a snake is coiled around a tree trunk which serves as a spill vase. The figure’s title - ‘BAND OF HOPE’ - is written in raised gilt serif capital letters.
The Band of Hope is a temperance organisation which began in Leeds in 1847 with the purpose of teaching children the value of total abstinence from alcohol. The group was formally founded under the full name ‘The United Kingdom Band of Hope Union’ in 1855.
This very attractive and hefty figure is beautifully composed and very well modelled. It is richly decorated and makes for a striking addition to any collection. The glaze is abundant and syrupy. The quality and intricacy of its decoration are unusual for a figure of its size.
It is offered in excellent original condition. There is a small chip to the back of the child’s flag (not visible when displayed) and there are some superficial flaws to the surface of the shield, but these modest imperfections are largely immaterial and the figure displays exceptionally well. A truly superb Staffordshire figure.
Reference: P. D. Gordon Pugh, Staffordshire Portrait Figures, p. D389, pl. 30, fig. 59
Height: 14”
Date: c. 1847
A large, impressive and very desirable figure of excellent quality titled Band of Hope.
The group figure depicts a woman - perhaps a personification of Hope - armed with a shield upon which a cross is emblazoned. She holds the hand of a child who carries a flag. On her other side, kept at bay by the shield, a snake is coiled around a tree trunk which serves as a spill vase. The figure’s title - ‘BAND OF HOPE’ - is written in raised gilt serif capital letters.
The Band of Hope is a temperance organisation which began in Leeds in 1847 with the purpose of teaching children the value of total abstinence from alcohol. The group was formally founded under the full name ‘The United Kingdom Band of Hope Union’ in 1855.
This very attractive and hefty figure is beautifully composed and very well modelled. It is richly decorated and makes for a striking addition to any collection. The glaze is abundant and syrupy. The quality and intricacy of its decoration are unusual for a figure of its size.
It is offered in excellent original condition. There is a small chip to the back of the child’s flag (not visible when displayed) and there are some superficial flaws to the surface of the shield, but these modest imperfections are largely immaterial and the figure displays exceptionally well. A truly superb Staffordshire figure.
Reference: P. D. Gordon Pugh, Staffordshire Portrait Figures, p. D389, pl. 30, fig. 59
Height: 14”
Date: c. 1847
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