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Dated: 1820 Staffordshire England
A fine Staffordshire pottery pearlware theatrical figure of Paul Pry with the title I HOPE I DON'T INTRUDE impressed in the base in black capitals.This quality figure is well modelled standing on green circular base and is a rare version.Note;John Liston a famous comic actor was renown for his portrayal of the meddling busybody Paul Pry with catch phrases such as "I hope I don't intrude" and " Just dropped in".NOTE;also in stock a companion figure from the same group , John Liston in the part of Lubin Log.
Current Condition: Restored tip of brolley.
Provenance: Private Collection London
Literature: Myrna Schkolne page 65 Volume 2 Staffordshire Figures 1780-1840 published by Schiffer and available on Amazon.com
Circa 1820
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Restored tip of brolley.Stock number
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