19th Century Staffordshire Figure of 'American Fireman'

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19th century Staffordshire figure of 'American Fireman'
England, Circa 1860s
A rare example, well painted and modeled of a fireman … more 19th century Staffordshire figure of 'American Fireman'
England, Circa 1860s
A rare example, well painted and modeled of a fireman in uniform leaning against a water pump holding a horn in the left arm. The right arm is draped with a cloth.
The American Fireman figure came in three sizes, this is largest version.
See the last image of a Currier and Ives print, dated 1858 and titled 'American Fireman' which depicts a similar American fireman. less