50. Broom Lady

Enamel-painted Figures

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50.6a. Attributed to "Sherratt". Courtesy eBay seller tillyfloss.
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50.6b. Attributed to "Sherratt". Courtesy Trevanion Auctioneers.
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50.11. This figure is unusual in that it depicts John Liston in his comic role as the Broom Lady. Like 50.9 and 50.10 but in better condition and not titled. Courtesy Woolley & Wallis.
50.13-14. This figure is I think decorated with enamels, but there may be some underglaze coloring. She may well have been made in Scotland, judging from the colors. The masculine appearance suggests it portrays Mr. Liston in the Broom Lady role.

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Underglaze-decorated Figures

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The dotted eyebrows suggest this figure was made in Yorkshire by the potbank that used a large impressed crown beneath some of its figures.