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Early Antique Staffordshire Figures
CIRCA 1810-35
Pottery figure groups from the first quarter of the nineteenth century represent perhaps the richest source of social history in Britain. These naïve and charming pieces tell the stories which were of interest to ordinary working folk in the days before images in newspapers, magazines and television.
These figures modelled in clay and decorated in bright enamel colours were produced mainly in the Staffordshire area of England and other factories in Scotland and Wales.
These figure groups from this period are one of the last true examples of folk art from the British Isles. The figures represent images relating to religion, rural sports, work and pastimes, love, crime, politics, war, theatre, circus, entertainment and every aspect of every day life one could imagine. Sometimes they are elaborately modelled but they always retain a charm, warmth and humour which mirrors aspects of our humanity.
The most famous potters producing these figures which were affordable compared to the rather more refined and rather clinical porcelain examples were, Walton, Sherratt, Salt and Wood. Scores of other potters in the Staffordshire area manufactured figures and we still do not know the origin of the maker on many of the pieces. The fact that most examples were unmarked by the potter adds to the mystery associated with many of these figures today.
Figures were also produced in Scotland and several factories in the Portobello area of Edinburgh produced distinctive and colourful examples.
Several books have been published on the subject. Our recommended reference is the Myrna Schkolne work titled People, Passions, Pastimes and Pleasures (Staffordshire Figures 1810-35). This book is full of excellent pictures, technical information and most importantly it explains the social context and importance of the figures which makes these pieces alive and relevant today.
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Antique Staffordshire pottery figure of a lion , Ralph Wood Burslem, late 18th c... Reference: 0719 Antique Staffordshire pottery figure of a lion modelled standing on an oblong base, the lions foot standing on a sphere. This early figure in the work of the Ralph Wood pottery which was based in Burslem Staffordshire. Ralph Wood was one of the... Dimensions: 6 inch high
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gbp 4600.00 (Pound Sterling)
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Antique Staffordshire pottery figure Titled Virgin Mary, pearlware circa 1820 pe... Reference: 0705 Antique Staffordshire pottery figure Titled Virgin Mary. This well executed figure shows Mary tenderly holding the infant Jesus. Religious figures produced by the Staffordshire potters are often of exceptional quality, reflecting the respect of th... Dimensions: 11 inch high
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gbp 2200.00 (Pound Sterling)
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Antique Staffordshire pottery box with cover the finial the figure of a lion c18... Reference: 0623 A very rare Staffordshire pottery box in the form of a serpentine fronted chest of drawers.The cover of the box sports a finial figure of a standing Lion. The Lion is a most charming aspect with this piece, he has quite a winning and friendly smil... Dimensions: 6.50 inch high
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gbp 2450.00 (Pound Sterling)
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Antique Staffordshire pottery figure of a Nanny with child and dog c1820. Reference: 0657 Antique Staffordshire pottery pearlware figure group of a Nanny with a child riding on a dog. The figure of the nanny is taking great care to look after her ward. The figure is charmingly modelled and captures a wonderful moment in pottery. Fro... Dimensions: 7.50 inch high
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gbp 1850.00 (Pound Sterling)
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Antique Staffordshire pottery figure group of musical shepherds circa 1825 Reference: 0649 Antique Staffordshire pottery figure group of musical shepherds complete with flock of sheep, a goat and dog. The dog appears to be sitting in the stream. These group is strongly coloured with wonderful glaze, a charming group of rural figures. Dimensions: 7.75 inch high
Price:
gbp 885.00 (Pound Sterling)
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Antique Staffordshire figure bust of Clowes the Methodist preacher c1825 Reference: 0647 A fine antique pottery figure bust of the Primitive Methodist Preacher William Clowes. This figure is the best example I have ever seen and is unusual with it pink luster decoration at the socle base. The modelling and colouring is exceptional as... Dimensions: 10.75 inch high
Price:
gbp 2350.00 (Pound Sterling)
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