Stevenson and Hancock Derby Dr Syntax figure c.1865

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Stevenson and Hancock Derby Dr Syntax figure c.1865 "Debarquant a Calais"Description. A superbly comic figure taken from the famous creation of William Combe and Thomas Rowlandson. This particular finely modelled piece features the hapless Dr Syntax attempting to ascend the beach at Calais. Stevenson and Hancock mark for the period 1863 6. Condition. In excellent antique condition, plus minor retouching to the enamels. Wear commensurate with age and use Dimensions. 14. 5cm tall. See our new website

CBD marked to the base of the sticks

A spattering of kiln dust

3 cm in height

whereas the Seth version has the flower cartouche in those positions

Henry Sandon takes the view was it today was 1804 although

Some minor abrasions (but no chips) to the rim

Crossed swords mark in blue and '6' mark in gold

Attractively painted with floral sprays of distinctly chinoiserie style

yellow and iron-red

Printed and polychrome overpainted with rural scenes of a variety of fantastical birds

6cm in height

They said that their marks made it clear that the pieces they made were not those of other major manufacturers