{"product_id":"large-genuine-staffordshire-figurine-of-rob-roy-13-inches","title":"LARGE Genuine Staffordshire Figurine of ROB ROY. 13 inches in height. EXCELLENT CONDITION","description":"\u003cp class=\"section-title\"\u003eI love this Stafforddshire figurine of as it has such life and movement to it. It is not so much of a flat back - as it has more modelling in the round and you are able to look through the figure's limbs to the room beyond. The paintwork on the figure is also rather meticulous with a lot of attention to detail of the costume.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"section-title\"\u003eIt is an antique 19th century figurine taking the form of Rob Roy MacGregor (1671 - 1734).  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"section-title\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHISTORY:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eRob Roy was a celebrated Scottish Jacobite, an outlaw and folk hero known as the \"Scottish Robin Hood\". He was born in the Highlands and was a skilled cattle dealer, then reiver and fugative who fought for the Stuart cause. He fought in the Jacobite Rebellions. He did not die on the battlefield but had a long life passing peacefully at his home and and was laid to rest in Balquhidder Kirk.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003eHis life was spent in the Trossachs and Loch Lomond area, now often called \"Rob Roy Country\".\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eHe was immortalised by Sir Walter Scott in his 1817 novel \"Rob Roy\" and many engravings survive of actors in a similar pose to this figurine who are playing the hero on the stage. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"section-title\"\u003eThis lively model displays very well and it is a good size size measuring 13 inches (33 cm) in height. The painting of his costume is certainly exceptional. He is shown in full warrior costume. He has a long orange coloured sash and a armoured bodice. He has plaid socks. He holds a shield or targe in one hand and in the other you can see his sword. There is a little rubbing to his shoes - but nothing distracting. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"section-title\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis figurine reflects the Victorian interest in all things Scottish. I think that this model dates to the 1860s \/ 1870s.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"section-title\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMy model is not a modern reproduction and is sold as being a 19th century creation. It is in good condition with no damages.  He is a much harder to find figure - especially in this very fine condition.  My figurine also has an interesting history - as there is an old sticker on the base saying that it had previously been in the collection of Sir Alfred Owen (1908 - 1975) of New Hall, Sutton Coldfield. His collectoin label is still on the base, as photographed. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"section-title\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA model variant  is illustrated in 'Victorian Staffordshire Figures 1835-1875' Book 1, by A.\u0026amp; N. Harding, page 283, figure 1035.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"section-title\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRob Roy will be sent to you with Parcelforce24. This will be applied to your order at the checkout. It will be fully insured against loss or damage in transit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Iconic Edinburgh","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56231901725051,"sku":"MUSSELBURGH TABLE","price":175.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0271\/1902\/6240\/files\/large-genuine-staffordshire-figurine-of-rob-roy-13-inches-in-height-excellent-condition-874.webp?v=1783636217","url":"https:\/\/www.iconicedinburgh.co.uk\/products\/large-genuine-staffordshire-figurine-of-rob-roy-13-inches","provider":"Iconic Edinburgh","version":"1.0","type":"link"}