1894 Royal Worcester Irishman figurine by James Hadley in blush porcelain, "Countries of the World" series
If there ever was a figure that could’ve strutted right out of the rolling green hills of Ireland and into your sitting room, it’s this fine fellow. This antique Royal Worcester blush figurine of an Irishman from the "Countries of the World" series, looks like he’s been through a few good scrapes and still stands tall with a glint in his eye.
Modelled by none other than James Hadley, he’s decked out in all the trappings of a 19th-century adventurer: a short vest that’s seen some years, knee breeches tucked into knit socks, and brogues tough enough to outlast a hundred muddy roads. With his pipe stashed in his hatband and hands clasped behind his coat tails, this chap looks like he’s contemplating something—maybe the next adventure, or perhaps the story he’ll tell later down at the pub. One thing’s for sure, this isn’t just a figurine; it’s a character in porcelain, standing ready to share a tale or two with anyone who’s willing to listen.
Marked on the underside with a Royal Worcester printed crown and circle mark and the date code for 1894; model number 835.
232 g
height 18 cm
base 6.5 x 7.5 cm
Excellent antique condition, minor loss to gilt and restoration to base.
If there ever was a figure that could’ve strutted right out of the rolling green hills of Ireland and into your sitting room, it’s this fine fellow. This antique Royal Worcester blush figurine of an Irishman from the "Countries of the World" series, looks like he’s been through a few good scrapes and still stands tall with a glint in his eye.
Modelled by none other than James Hadley, he’s decked out in all the trappings of a 19th-century adventurer: a short vest that’s seen some years, knee breeches tucked into knit socks, and brogues tough enough to outlast a hundred muddy roads. With his pipe stashed in his hatband and hands clasped behind his coat tails, this chap looks like he’s contemplating something—maybe the next adventure, or perhaps the story he’ll tell later down at the pub. One thing’s for sure, this isn’t just a figurine; it’s a character in porcelain, standing ready to share a tale or two with anyone who’s willing to listen.
Marked on the underside with a Royal Worcester printed crown and circle mark and the date code for 1894; model number 835.
232 g
height 18 cm
base 6.5 x 7.5 cm
Excellent antique condition, minor loss to gilt and restoration to base.
If there ever was a figure that could’ve strutted right out of the rolling green hills of Ireland and into your sitting room, it’s this fine fellow. This antique Royal Worcester blush figurine of an Irishman from the "Countries of the World" series, looks like he’s been through a few good scrapes and still stands tall with a glint in his eye.
Modelled by none other than James Hadley, he’s decked out in all the trappings of a 19th-century adventurer: a short vest that’s seen some years, knee breeches tucked into knit socks, and brogues tough enough to outlast a hundred muddy roads. With his pipe stashed in his hatband and hands clasped behind his coat tails, this chap looks like he’s contemplating something—maybe the next adventure, or perhaps the story he’ll tell later down at the pub. One thing’s for sure, this isn’t just a figurine; it’s a character in porcelain, standing ready to share a tale or two with anyone who’s willing to listen.
Marked on the underside with a Royal Worcester printed crown and circle mark and the date code for 1894; model number 835.
232 g
height 18 cm
base 6.5 x 7.5 cm
Excellent antique condition, minor loss to gilt and restoration to base.
