Lot 65: William Lawson’s Advertising Figure

A large scale William Lawson’s advertising figure for Rare Scotch Whisky, modelled in the form of a Victorian bare-knuckle pugilist. The figure is cast in a hollow composition material with a hand-painted finish, depicting the boxer in a classic sparring stance with a handlebar moustache, wearing red tights and black laced boots. The figure stands upon a square black base with an orange top. The front and sides of the base feature printed cream serif lettering reading WILLIAM LAWSON’S above smaller sans-serif text reading RARE SCOTCH WHISKY. The underside reveals the hollow interior and unfinished casting material.

Stands approximately 16 inches tall. The base measures approximately 4.5 inches square.