{"product_id":"staffordshire-figures-the-duke-and-duchess-of-cambridge-on-horseback","title":"Gorgeous \u0026 Rare Pair of Staffordshire Figures. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge on Horseback","description":"\u003cp\u003eThese must be the most adorable of Staffordshire figurines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a pair which depicts the Duke of Duchess of Cambridge out for a ride on horseback.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe have, the Duke facing right, he is bare-headed and in military uniform. He holds his purple plumed cocked hat in his hand which rests on the horse's mane. The Duke is paired with the Duchess \/ or Louisa Fairbrother (Mrs Fitz-George) (1816 - 1890). She married George, second Duke of Cambridge in 1840.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGeorge Willaim Frederick Charles, second Duke of Cambridge (1819 - 1904), was a field-marshal and commander-in-chief of the army. He was the son of Adolphus, Duke of Cambridge, the seventh son of George III. He commanded a division in the Crimea and was present at the Alma. At Inkerman, he was \"grazed by a bullet\" and fell ill and his devoted wife rushed out to nurse him. He was promoted to field-marshal in 1862 and was commander-in-chief of the army from 1856 to 1895. He was humorously known as \"The Umbrella Duke\" on account of taking an umbrella on parade instead of a sword when the weather was bad.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis fine pair date to around 1854.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach figure is titled on the base to the front in gold gilt letters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey were produced in plain white and gilt - as well as this lovely coloured version. They are fabulous items to pop on each end of a fireplace in a Victorian sitting room. As you can see in my photographs, they are certainly beautifully modelled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe horses' legs are very fine - sadly, one has a hairline crack to the ankle, as photographed. There is a little craquelure of the base of one figure - but generally a lovely pair with hardly any condition issues - priced to take the hairline to the little horse leg into consideration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are genuine antique examples and not reproductions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a pair - these examples are quite rare ones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Prince of Wales is 8 1\/4 inches in height and has a width of about 6 inches. The Princess is also 8 1\/2 inches in height - and has a width of 6 1\/2 inches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnpacked the pair is 2 kg in weight. They will be sent to you with Parcelforce24. This will be a fully insured, tracked and signed for service. This will be applied to your order at the checkout. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease also see my similar and attractive pair of Staffordshire figures featuring the Prince and Princess of Wales on horseback.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Iconic Edinburgh","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31616908722240,"sku":"Sold for £195. Reduced from £220","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0271\/1902\/6240\/files\/gorgeous-rare-pair-of-staffordshire-figures-the-duke-and-duchess-cambridge-on-horseback-figure-158.webp?v=1781649629","url":"https:\/\/www.iconicedinburgh.co.uk\/products\/staffordshire-figures-the-duke-and-duchess-of-cambridge-on-horseback","provider":"Iconic Edinburgh","version":"1.0","type":"link"}