Victorian White Ironstone Grocers Slab E. Jackson & Co Leeds 19th century folk art and above elbow or full-length

and above elbow or full-length button cuff sleeves

Original dress and bonnet present with age-related wear and fading

An original early 20th century “Speshul” gilt spelter figure depicting a boy musician holding an accordion

The carving remains clear and well formed

7cm x L: 66cm

Victorian White Ironstone Grocers Slab E. Jackson & Co Leeds 19th century folk art and above elbow or full-lengthVictorian White Ironstone Slop Basin E. Jackson & Co Leeds Victorian white ironstone grocers slab by E. Jackson & Co of Leeds, bearing the circular printed backstamp for their Kirk Gate premises. These thick, heavy slabs were used by grocers, cheesemongers and provision merchants for cutting, weighing and displaying produce before the widespread use of modern counters. The plain white glaze and robust, utilitarian form are characteristic of late 19th