In 1804 he made his first stage performance and continued his long career always playing sailors. This super, rare figure is beautifully coloured and in excellent condition with no chips, cracks or restorations. He stands on a gilt lined oval base, dancing the 'hornpipe'. A band of painted brown leaves around the neck. Incised inscription also to base.
Condition is excellent, a very small repair to a ding on the handle, see picture.
Circa February 2nd 1820. This large and dramatic figure is fully titled in raised gilt capitals. The idea of our heroic sailors begging was not inspiring and these figures were quickly amended to just 'Sailor' or un-titled. Nice to find an original version, very crisp details and good colour. Harding Book 1 fig 852.