Accession Number

2017.010

Description

Parianware bust of Queen Victoria wearing a tiara and a draped, low-necked top with a sash. Her hair is centre-parted and pulled into a collection of ringlets at the back. On pedestal base.

Narrative

This parian bust of Queen Victoria 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 Albert, Prince Consort.  A copy of the Albert bust (983.763) has been in The Castle Society’s collection since the 1970s. This bust of Queen Victoria was acquired so that it could be displayed together with the Albert bust in Craigdarroch’s period room settings. 

History of Use

unknown

Date

1856 – 1862

Dimensions

35.5 x 22.5 x 11.5 cm

Material

Ceramic, parian ware

Country of Origin

United Kingdom