Bow Porcelain Figure of Winter Seated Rustic Seasons c1765

Description

Heading : Bow porcelain figure of winter
Date : c1765
Period : George III
Marks : None
Origin : New Canton factory. Bow. London. England
Colour : Ploychrome
Pattern : Winter
Condition : Three firing cracks visible inside the base. The index finger on his left hand is missing above the intermediate phalange
Restoration : None
Dimensions : 17.9cms tall
Weight : 640grams

We have named this version of winter “Dave” in tribute to the great and sorely missed observational Irish comedian Dave Allen.

Reference : V & A museum number CIRC.248-1931

We are frequently asked if Bow porcelain is type one or two patent paste. There was evidently a third type used and until such time as we can see and feel the difference between all three ourselves then we can only be guided by date.