Featuring Eli the High Priest in his Temple-service garb, attended by the young, future prophet Samuel. All composed in colorful and gilt embellishment. The whole on shaped base labeled in yellow. (Vent hole on underside). Height: 11 inches.

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VICTORIAN STAFFORDSHIRE FIGURE OF SAMUEL AND ELI.

c. 1860

See A. & N. Harding, Victorian Staffordshire Figures, 1835-1875, Vol. II, p. 42, fig. 1770.