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Titchborne Claimant

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Factory	Royal Worcester
Date made	1872 to 1873
Material	Glazed Parian
Factory Mark	Standard mark
Mark Type	Impressed
Clay marks	relief registration
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Label	This rare and fascinating set was made so that the barrister, Sir John Coleridge fits neatly over the 'Claimant' a butcher called Arthur Orton. They illustrate a trial of 1872 which led to a second trial, the longest in legal history that lasted 188 days at a cost of Ł55,315. Orton, from Wagga Wagga Australia impersonated Roger Titchborne, shipwrecked elder brother and heir of the 11th Baronet lost presumed dead until Orton's appearance. Orton got 14 years hard labour.
Description	A candle extinguisher in 3 separate parts, a figure of a barrister, a small butchers block and a small figure (Orton) The barrister sits over the top of the other two. Painted in full colour.
Provenance	Donated by Joseph Gimson, managing Director of Royal Worcester in 1952.
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Height	9.3 cms
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Museum No	3069

Titchborne Claimant