A Staffordshire Figure The Jealous Wife - circa 1840
A lovely and charming Theatrical Staffordshire Figure
The Jealous Wife is a 1761 British play,
a comedy
by George Colman the Elder.
Playbills exist that show this was performed
throughout Britain
and into the 20th century.
In very good condition,
A very small chip on the front of the base
and a hairline at the rear of the base.
There is no restoration.
Height: 12 inches
This is the actual figure illustrated on page 316 in book 1
Victorian Staffordshire Figures 1835 - 1875
by A & N.Harding