Accession Number

983.763

Description

Parianware bust of Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha wearing a robe, his head partially bald, the bust on a pedestal base.

Narrative

This parian bust of Prince Albert was made sometime between 1856 and 1862 by Kerr & Co. of Worcester, England. It is a copy of a sculpture by E.J. Jones. It was produced in conjunction with a companion piece depicting Queen Victoria.  A copy of the Victoria bust (2017.010) has been in The Castle Society’s collection since 2017. This bust of Prince Albert was acquired for display in Craigdarroch’s period room settings. 

History of Use

Unknown. This bust was purchased by The Castle Society on July 5, 1974.

Date

circa 1856 – 1862

Dimensions

36 x 13.8 x 26.6 cm

Material

Ceramic, parian ware

Technique

Moulded

Country of Origin

United Kingdom