An 18th Century Soft Paste Derby Porcelain Figure of Shakespeare leaning on a pillar with books under his elbow and a scroll unrolled, with written scripts. 'The Loud Capt Towers, fabrik of a vision, Leave not a rack behind, yea all which it inherits, the solem templer,' etc. The Rococo Pillar Heads of Elizabeth 1st, Henry and Edward picked out in gold gilt, terminating on a scrolling base picked out in green and gilt. Circa 1770/80s. Height 12'', width 6''. A/F.