Captain James Cook

Captain James Cook became a celebrated figure in the 19th and 20th century, commonly depicted on books, plaques and posters. This glazed porcelain figurine of Captain Cook seated next to a round table and holding a manuscript was produced by the Alpha Factory in England. It was based on a 1776 portrait of Cook by Nathaniel Dance and would have been an expensive item to purchase at the time. High quality porcelain figures were popular items to decorate the home and often commemorated notable British celebrities.