Victorian Staffordshire Figure ~ "Pure Water Fountain"

Scarce mid 19th Century Victorian antique Staffordshire pottery figure, H 2139,  lightly potted and inspired by the Public Drinking Fountains that, in the wake of the "Great Stink" of 1858 were widely installed both by public subscription, and by charities anxious to wean people away from the ale houses and gin palaces, where at the time it was believed healthier to drink beer and spirits rather than water of dubious quality such as was then available. Love This Item? ~ Why Not Make us an Offer? Our Warranty:- Buy it, enjoy it and take good care of it, subject only to these conditions, we undertake to accept this item back at any time and to credit the original purchase price against further purchases. Just one of the thousands of warranted antiques ~ vintage collectables ~ catalogues and antiques reference works for sale at our main website, https://www.applecrossantiques.com