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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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BRAMELD POTTERY FIGURE OF A STAG C1820 Reference: 6155 Antique English pottery pearlware glaze figure of a stag at lodge. This distinctive figure was produced at the Brameld Rockingham Works who were located at Swinton Yorkshire, England. These figures were produced with two holes to hold the antlers... Dimensions: 7 inch high
Price:
gbp 885.00 (Pound Sterling)
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EARLY STAFFORDSHIRE POTTERY FIGURE OF A SEATED CAT C1780 Reference: 6234 A rare early antique Staffordshire pottery figure of a seated cat. The figure has a creamware body and is decorated with colour oxides in the glaze typical of the style in the late 18th century in England. Dimensions: 8.50 inch high
Price:
gbp 3750.00 (Pound Sterling)
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STAFFORDSHIRE POTTERY PEARLWARE FIGURE GROUP WITH SHEEP. Reference: 6115 Antique Staffordshire pottery tree trunk group with figures of sheep and an owl. This figure has unusually large models of sheep which add greatly to the decorative appeal. The owl figure perched in the tree adds a wonderful touch of humour. Dimensions: 7.75 inch high
Price:
gbp 1150.00 (Pound Sterling)
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STAFFORDSHIRE POTTERY PEARLWARE FIGURE OF A LION c1825 Reference: 6096 Antique Staffordshire pottery figure of a standing lion. The figure is modelled standing on a colourful base. The figure is the same model for Nero the famous lion. Nero was a favorite with the English public as part of Wombwell Menagerie. He ... Dimensions: 5.50 inch high 7.50 inch wide
Price:
gbp 1275.00 (Pound Sterling)
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Antique pratt coloured cow creamer with bocage, Staffordshire or Yorkshire c1800 Reference: 5967 Antique English pottery figure of a cow in the form of a creamer. This cow creamer figure is very rare with the addition of bocage. Possibly Yorkshire or Staffordshire pottery ealry 19th century. Dimensions: 7 inch high
Price:
gbp 2450.00 (Pound Sterling)
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WHIELDON TYPE FIGURE OF A PARROT MID 18THC STAFFORDSHIRE Reference: 5867 Antique Staffordshire pottery figure of a perched parrot. This rare figure dates to the mid 18th century. The figure is well modelled and has a thick lusterous glaze on a creamware body indicating the work of the famous pottery Thomas Whieldon fro... Dimensions: 9.50 inch high
Price:
gbp 7500.00 (Pound Sterling)
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