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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 saltglaze variagated figures of cats c1770 Reference: 0141 A collection of early English Staffordshire pottery figures of seated cats. These saltglaze figures are decorated in variagated clay agateware. I have assembled the three figures of felines together as a group but they are offered for sale seper... Dimensions: 6 inch high
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gbp 5000.00 (Pound Sterling)
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Antique English pottery watch holder flanked by two figures, Prattware c1800 Reference: 0131 Antique English pottery watch holder in pratt colours. This rare example is very well coloured in the typical Pratt pallette. There are two interesting figures flanking the central figure of a girl who is standing by a plinth with a fountain he... Dimensions: 8.50 inch high
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gbp 1450.00 (Pound Sterling)
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Staffordshire pottery pearlware figure of a seated dog on base circa 1820 Reference: 0128 Staffordshire pottery figure of a seated dog on a base in pearlware and enamel colour decoration. This rather grumpy looking canine has been modelled and coloured with a human looking face. It is this feature which defines this item and reflects... Dimensions: 3.50 inch high
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gbp 675.00 (Pound Sterling)
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English pottery cradle with baby Bovey Tracey Pottery late 18th century Reference: 0116 A rare English pottery model of a cradle complete with baby tucked in with a covering blanket. This piece is from the Bovey Tracey Pottery which was located in Devon England. The naive diminutive modelling of the baby is a wonderful expression o... Dimensions: 5 inch wide
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gbp 975.00 (Pound Sterling)
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ANTIQUE ENGLISH STAFFORDSHIRE POTTERY FIGURE PERFORMING DOGS GROUP Reference: 0171 Antique Staffordshire pottery figure of performing dogs with show people. This rare figure is perhaps one of the most sought after pieces in Staffordshire Pottery from the early 19th century. The figure group shows the canines dressed in human at... Dimensions: 9.50 inch high
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gbp 5750.00 (Pound Sterling)
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Staffordshire pottery figures of a shepherd and shepherdess with bocage c1820 Reference: 0125 A pair of antique Staffordshire pottery figures titled Sheperd and Sheperdess. (Not my spelling I hasten to add). This charming pottery pair are nicely colored examples in bright enamels. These romantic country figures hide the truth that such... Dimensions: 5.50 inch high
Price:
gbp 785.00 (Pound Sterling)
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