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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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English pottery figure of a cow creamware with calf c1800 Reference: 6642 Antique Eng;ish pottery pratt coloured figure of a cow creamer with her calf. The figure is wonderfully naive with great charm and character. Dimensions: 4.50 inch wide
Price:
gbp 1250.00 (Pound Sterling)
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Antique English pottery figure of a standing lion Staffordshire c1820 Reference: 6595 A rare antique English Staffordshire pottery figure of a standing lion on base. This figure originates from The Dale Pottery. The figure has left the pottery with no bocage , this is an original detail from the time of potting. Dimensions: 6.50 inch high
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gbp 2450.00 (Pound Sterling)
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English Staffordshire pottery figure group Tythe Pig.c1820 Reference: 6691 Antique English pottery pearlware bocage figure known as the Tythe Pig Group. This charming satirical figure has very decorative and rare bocage with a wonderful swirl of blue on the base.. The figure depicts Farmer Hob ( holding a pig )and his ... Dimensions: 8 inch high
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Staffordshire pottery pearlware figure of a Parrot Reference: 6298 A rare early example of a Staffordshire pearlware pottery figure of a parrot. The figure is in wonderful condition with well defined modelling and strong and vibrant colours. It is and early eaxample of a Staffordshire figure in pearlware and wo... Dimensions: 6.50 inch high
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ANTIQUE ENGLISH POTTERY STANDING HORSE FIGURE ON BASE Reference: 6262 A fine pottery figure of a standing horse on thin base. These figures are becoming increasingly rare. and are attributed to the St.Anthony's pottery in Newcastle upon Tyne England. Dimensions: 5.75 inch high
Price:
gbp 4400.00 (Pound Sterling)
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STAFFORDSHIRE FIGURE GROUP OF MUSICAL SHEPHERDS Reference: 6256 Antique Staffordshire pottery pearlware trumpet shape spill vase with figures of musical shepherds with sheep. Dimensions: 8.50 inch high
Price:
gbp 1750.00 (Pound Sterling)
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