{"product_id":"royal-worcester-indian-craftsmen-figure-shaban-by-james-hadley-1888","title":"Royal Worcester Indian Craftsmen Figure “Shaban” by James Hadley, 1888","description":"Produced by the Royal Worcester Porcelain Works as part of the celebrated Indian Craftsmen series comprising six individual figures, each representing a different traditional artisan. This finely modelled figure depicts Shaban, the maker of gold brocade, seated upon a woven mat before his spinning wheel and dressed in traditional costume with an embroidered Indian topi cap.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nFinished in Royal Worcester's prestigious Blush Ivory glazes, enriched with delicate enamel accents and restrained gilding, the surface displays the refined tonal depth that made this palette one of the most technically demanding of the late Victorian period.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nConceived within the context of Victorian exhibition culture and Britain's fascination with Indian craftsmanship, the Indian Craftsmen series represents Royal Worcester's ambition to create porcelain sculpture of museum and exhibition standard. This series was produced in very small numbers, and the market value of figures from the series has shown consistent growth over time.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe base bears impressed and printed factory marks, registration number 63494, pattern number 1203, and date codes for 1888. Figures from this series rank among the rarest and most sought-after sculptural productions of Royal Worcester and are highly prized by collectors.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nMeasurements\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHeight: 16 cm \/ 6.3″\u003cbr\u003e\nWidth: 13 cm \/ 5.1″\u003cbr\u003e\nDepth: 12.5 cm \/ 4.9″\u003cbr\u003e\nWeight: 444 g\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nCondition\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nA small chip to the lower part of the instrument (spinning wheel); otherwise in superb condition.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nShipping \u0026amp; Packaging\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nFully tracked and insured delivery.\u003cbr\u003e\nShipping cost includes professional packaging, careful handling, and secure postage.\u003cbr\u003e\nCarefully packed using recycled materials where possible.\u003cbr\u003e\nCustoms paperwork provided where necessary for smooth international delivery.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nPlease review all photographs carefully, as they form part of the description, and feel free to ask any questions.\u003cbr\u003e\n","brand":"Gillers Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":62883257811274,"sku":"B1634","price":1320.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1066\/5351\/6106\/files\/il_fullxfull.7768062757_p784.jpg?v=1785903139","url":"https:\/\/gillersantiques.com\/products\/royal-worcester-indian-craftsmen-figure-shaban-by-james-hadley-1888","provider":"Gillers Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}