{"product_id":"rare-staffordshire-figure-of-benjamin-franklin-named-washington-circa1860","title":"Rare Staffordshire Figure of Benjamin Franklin named Washington,circa1860.","description":"Interesting Staffordshire figure of Benjamin Franklin, c.1860, mislabeled as George Washington,.                                                                          \u003cbr\u003e\n   Staffordshire figurine of Benjamin Franklin wearing a blue jacket, vest with floral decoration, gold-striped breeches, and black shoes carrying a tricorn hat in his left hand and a  newspaper in his right hand. Gilded decoration and \"Washington\" at the base in gilt.                                       \u003cbr\u003e\n According to the entry for a similar figure at the American Philosophical Society, this ceramic figurine is an adaptation of François Marie Suzanne's 1793 terracotta statuette of Benjamin Franklin.Suzanne's statuette was frequently reproduced with variations of costume and poses.In Staffordshire, a ceramics manufacturing center in northwest England, the statuette was misidentified as \"George Washington,\" and the mistake was repeated.Staffordshire experts say that figurines labeled Washington resembling the  first U.S. president are extremely rare.    \u003cbr\u003e\nThis artwork can take its rightful place in your collection.                                                                                                                         \u003cbr\u003e\nHeight 40 cm\u003cbr\u003e\nWidth 13 cm \u003cbr\u003e\nDepth 12 cm\u003cbr\u003e\nCondition - Small cracks to the bottom of the legs, small chip to the newspaper,hairline crack on right cheek, loss of gilding.\u003cbr\u003e\nOtherwise the figurine is in excellent antique condition.\u003cbr\u003e\nPlease study the accompanying photographs carefully as they form an integral part of this description. The item will be shipped with full tracking and insurance. It is important to note that shipping costs include labour, packaging and postage.\u003cbr\u003e\n","brand":"Gillers Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":62883713352010,"sku":null,"price":1045.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1066\/5351\/6106\/files\/il_fullxfull.5997282916_1ik1.jpg?v=1785908519","url":"https:\/\/gillersantiques.com\/products\/rare-staffordshire-figure-of-benjamin-franklin-named-washington-circa1860","provider":"Gillers Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}