Victorian period Staffordshire figure of the Princess Royal on her Tibetan goat "Billy", a birthday gift from the Shah of Iran. The intense detail of the garland draped across Billy is indicative of high quality Staffordshire modeling, and of the period itself. In impeccable condition standing a prominent 9" in height, this is a bold iteration of what became a very popular subject model for Staffordshire figures. The use of second-glaze deep cobalt strongly suggests that this piece was created in the 1850's. The Seller guarantees its authenticity post-sale. Moreover, its authenticity has been confirmed by a third party expert, a prominent dealer of Staffordshire ware in the UK. Height 9 3/4" (25cm), Width 8" (20cm), Depth 2 5/8" (6.6cm) Weight 2lbs 6 0z. (1.07kg) ]
