An English porcelain theatrical figure of a sailor

An English porcelain theatrical figure of a sailor, traditionally dressed in wide flannel trousers, striped jersey, and sporting a broad brimmed hat, raised on a flat rectangular base, 1st half 19th century, a chip to the end of his ponytail, 23cm. From the collection of Anthony Ray (1926-2009), ceramic historian. Cf. P D Gordon Pugh, Staffordshire Portrait Figures, pl.86, fig.258 for the same figure in earthenware.