Richard (Dick) Turpin (1706-1739) on Horseback
Staffordshire Pottery
Category
Ceramics
Date
1835 - 1880
Materials
Paint on porcelain
Measurements
210 x 140 x 50 mm
Place of origin
Staffordshire
Order this imageCollection
Greys Court, Oxfordshire
NT 195303
Summary
Staffordshire flatback model of highwayman Richard (Dick) Turpin (1706-1739) mounted on black horse, wearing dark blue coat, tricorn hat and long black boots. Horse and rider travelling to right, Turpin turning his head over right shoulder to face forward; holds reins in left hand and gun in right. "DICK TURPIN" painted in raised black letters on base above line of gilt. Nineteenth century.
Marks and inscriptions
Front of base: DICK TURPIN
Makers and roles
Staffordshire Pottery, manufacturer