The Ale Bench

CultureEnglish

OriginStaffordshire, England

PeriodWilliam IV (1830-1837)

Datec.1830-1835

MediumGlazed earthenware

DimensionsOverall: 17.2 x 21 x 11.5 cm (6 3/4 x 8 1/4 x 4 1/2 in.)

MarkingsNone

DescriptionStaffordshire figural group of "Ale Bench", with a female figure arguing with a male figure, knocking him off his chair.

Credit LineGift of S.J. Parks in memory of Faye Settler

Object numberG08.10.1

Classifications

European Ceramics

Sub-classification

English Earthenware

Collections

Status

On view

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