Inebriates (Kent Factory)

A late 19th or first-half 20th century heavy earthenware figure depicting two drunkards in 18th century dress.

This figure was made by the William Kent Factory. It is a copy of an early figure, made by a number of potters including Enoch Wood, which is sometimes referred to as ‘The Vicar and Moses’, ‘The Parson and The Clerk’, or ‘The Drunken Night Watchman’ (and some other variations).

Kent reproduced this figure in Staffordshire until the end of figural production and called his figure ‘Inebriates’ in his catalogue.

This figure is very commonly found being mis-sold as ‘early’. It is one of the most commonly mis-sold Staffordshire figures. It is, nevertheless, an appealing item and comparatively well made by the standard of Kent’s copies of pre-Victorian figures

This figure is in excellent condition with no damage or repair.

Reference: Kent Factory Catalogue 1955, fig. no. 277

Height: 8.75”

Date: Late period

Provenance: Ex Collection of Sir Alfred Owen, New Hall