Beautifully modelled and hand painted figurine made in Derby in the early 19th century. Quite typical of Derby at this time. A lady is seated on a chair with a delicately pierced back, holding a purple, gold-trimmed towel over her shoulders and a mirror in her other hand. A man stands beside her, dressing her hair, a hat and a pair of scissors on the irregular plinth beside her. The barber wears a long cobalt blue coat with gold pattern and a waistcoat with gold buttons. The lady wears a detailed painted dress in deep blue and gold. The base is typical of the period with some greenery and applied flowers. This group of Derby hairdressers, painted in shades of green, red and cobalt, is set on a raised rococo plinth with rich gilding. The figure is richly enamelled. The base is painted with the factory crown mark in red, confirming the date of manufacture of this fine and rare Derby figure and the incised pattern? 84. As mentioned by John Twitchett in his book’Derby Porcelain’, such a figure was exhibited in the Victoria & Albert Museum, London. Height 19cm, Weight 605g. Condition – minor losses to enamel and gilding, small chips to the plant leaves. There were scissors in the hands of the hairdresser – they are not there now. Otherwise excellent antique condition. Please study the accompanying photographs carefully as they form an integral part of this description.