Antique Staffordshire Pottery Prince Albert Figurine Circa 1840 19th Century

Description

GENUINE CIRCA 1840 STAFFORDSHIRE
FIGURINE OF PRINCE ALBERT
Available for purchase is guaranteed genuine antique Staffordshire figurine depicting Prince Albert (1819-1861), Prince Consort and husband of Queen Victoria of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland.  This figurine shows Prince Albert in his royal uniform with an orange cape.  He stands about 11 1/8" tall and the base is approximately 4 1/2" wide.  There are no manufacturer markings, as expected from mid-19th century pieces.
I purchased this figurine at a recent estate sale.  It's guaranteed to be a genuine Staffordshire pottery piece from the mid 1800's and NOT a modern reproduction.
This figurine is depicted on page 160 in the book "
V
ictorian Staffordshire Figures 1835-1875, Book One
" by A. & N. Harding.
There are many fakes out there, so buy with caution.  Note the small air hole under the base, thick base glaze, and genuine age wear.  Please check my positive feedback and buy with confidence from a trusted seller.
Condition of this collectible figurine is FAIR.  It's 160+ years old and is not perfect.  The end of Albert's right foot is chipped and there are several small nicks to the side of the base (see photos).  There is also some paint loss, especially to the orange cold paint.  The white portions of the figurine have noticeable crazing.  Overall, this antique Staffordshire figurine displays well and will not be mistaken for a modern fake.  It will make a fine addition to any collection.  Please take a close look at the many photos I've provided and judge condition for yourself.  I'm confident you'll be very pleased with this purchase!
If you collect antique Staffordshire pottery figurines, especially royalty figures, don't miss your opportunity to purchase this offering.  My Buy It Now price of only 9 is a bargain and reflective of its imperfect condition.  So buy this figurine now before someone else beats you to the deal!
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Closeup of Top Portion
Closeup of Bottom Portion
Side View
Rear View
Opposite Side View
Some Loss To Cold Paint
Chipped Foot
Small Nicks To Base
Underside of Base
Payment is due immediately after purchase.  E-bay policy limits sellers to only accepting electronic methods of payment (i.e. PayPal).  If you have any questions regarding this policy, please let me know.  Virginia residents will need to add 5.3% state sales tax to the final purchase price.  E-bay has also started charging sales tax in many other states recently, something beyond my control.
For international purchases, I accept Paypal only.  The buyer is responsible for all customs fees.  The declared value listed on the customs form will be the final selling price of the item.  I will not list the item as a "gift" to avoid customs charges.
If you're the lucky buyer of this Staffordshire Prince Albert figurine, it will come to you VERY carefully packaged via Parcel Select or Priority Mail (your choice).  Shipping will be actual charges from zip code 22980 (double-boxed packaged weight between 3 and 4 pounds).  Use the eBay shipping calculator to determine exact mailing cost to your location.  International bidders will need to e-mail me for a shipping quote.
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