Figure group

An earthenware figure group with three figures drinking, their clasped hands on the table, representing England, Ireland and Scotland. 'England' wears a blue coat, yellow trousers and a red hat. Ireland, in the middle, wears an orange coat, green waistcoat and light brown hat. 'Scotland' has a blue coat and kilt, yellow sporran, striped orange and white socks, green and orange plaid and green tam-o-shanter. 'Auld Lang Syne' is inscribed in gold on the base. The back of the group is partly moulded and painted, with Ireland shown sitting on a stool in relief, the base is enclosed.

Object Details

ID: AAA6107
Collection: Decorative art
Type: Figure group
Display location: Display - Sea Things Gallery
Creator: Unknown
Date made: circa 1845
People: Fawssett, A. C.
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Fawssett Collection
Measurements: Overall: 190 x 190 x 105 mm