Lot Essay
Cf. G.W. and F.A. Rhead, Staffordshire Pots and Potters, New York, 1907, p. 264, illus. opposite p. 264 for another example in the Glaisher Collection, Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge. In 1769, Teodore Parker is known to have modelled for Wedgwood a figure of 'Prudence'. It is possible that the present fiugre is all example of that model. It is based on the figure of Prudence (circa 1790) made by Ralph wood the Younger or by Enoch Wood. Cf. H. Read, Staffordshire Pottery Figures, London, 1929, plate 45