A rare Derby anti-slavery figure

A rare Derby anti-slavery figure, early 19th century, modelled as a young black slave on one knee with hands clasped, raised on a square base inscribed in gilt with Hebrews 13:3 'Remember them that are in bonds', iron red crowned Derby mark, some good restoration, 10.3cm.

The depiction of a slave kneeling in supplication was a common one for the 19th century abolitionist movement, and the verse from the King John version of the Bible became to be used more frequently as religious arguments began to be employed in arguments against slavery.