Peter Restoring the Lame Man

 

Stock No: 001123

 

Height:  6.75 Inches / 17 cm

 

Reference: Myrna Schkolne Staffordshire Figures 1780 to 1840 Vol 2, Page 215, Fig 100.4

 

Price: £1450.00

 

A rare and beautiful antique English pottery pearlware group depicting Saint Peter restoring the lame man, well modelled and decorated, on a hollow base. The figure depicts a scene from the New Testament, Acts Chapter 3, where Peter finds a crippled beggar at the Temple gate and restores his ability to walk again. Made in Staffordshire, England c1820.

Current Condition: Very Good, professional invisible restoration to back crutch and repair to St Peter’s neck.