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A Rare and Charming Pair of Staffordshire Figures
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A pair of Staffordshire figures showing a young girl seated on the back of a goat. These figures are probably depictions of the Princesses Royal and stand 6" and are well modeled and colored. The potters shorthand and a clue to the identity of the children is the inclusion of The Prince of Wales feathers in the hats. The clothes are cobalt blue and each child is wearing a hat with a plume, one red the other green. The goats are well detailed also and painted and decorated with shards to indicate a furry coat. the goats are modeled in large scale to indicate the small size and age of the children. Children and animals are a popular subject for collecting and were also for the Staffordshire potters. These figures are perfect and are C1845.
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An Antique Staffordshire Child's Mug, "Jane"
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Wonderful antique Staffordshire child's mug "Jane." Set on a creamware ground is a lovely cartouche in greys and black. The name Jane appears in the center, surrounded by flowers and scrolls. the rim of the mug is painted a deep rose and the handle is decorated also. the mug stands 2 3/4" tall and is C 1840 and perfect. These mugs were popular gifts for children and were given at Christenings, Birthdays, Holidays and as rewards for merit in school and church. They were sold at traveling fairs around the country during the 19th Century and also in better shops. They are very collectable and charming today.
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A Staffordshire Child's Plate Grandpa's Hat C 1820
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A Creamware polychrome decorated child's plate C 1820. Set to the center is a charming green transfer of a parlor scene with an adult and children. Dressed in 18th Century costume the boy is holding a walking stick and placing a hat on the head of a little girl obviously younger. Around the edges of the plate are raised flowers painted in reds and blues with green leaf decoration. The plate is 5" and the condition is excellent.
These plates were made to be given as gifts to children and they were often decorated by children. They were an upmarket item, sold at upscale shops and at fairs around the country. They were used as teaching aids, or simply decorated to amuse. Very desirable and collectable today.
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A Pair of Staffordshire Zebra Spill Vases
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A beautifully modeled pair of Staffordshire zebra spill vases C1840. These were used as mantle decorations in the 19th Century and were probably inspired by the traveling fairs that were part of English 19th Century life. Very few people had seen a zebra, or traveled to where one could be seen, most people stayed within 30 miles of their village. But these fairs could and did bring exotic animals to the countryside, and were eagerly awaited. Staffordshire figures were made, inspired by the popular events of the day, ie Politos Menagerie, Elephant figures and these wonderful zebra figures.
There are figures modeled as standing zebra and are popular, but I think anything caught in motion is more interesting and charming than a standing figure. Here we have 2 animals running, the zebra and the fox.
These stand 9" tall and have flowers throughout the background, and gilt decoration. Because these are flatback the back is left in the biscuit state and then glazed. Perfect and a great addidion to your Staffordshire collection.
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A colorful Staffordshire Figure 19th Century
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A colorful Staffordshire figure of hunters C 1840. Some feel these represent Robin Hood and Little John. Colorfully dressed in traditional hunting costume and with colorful plumed hats this is a flatback figure, meant to be used as a mantle ornament. A deer seperates the two figures and there is a clock above the base. 10" tall and Flowers and gold trim to the base. A great figure to enjoy as it displays very well and its condition is perfect.
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A Staffordshire Figure The Highlanders Watch Holder
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The Highlanders is a very popular Staffordshire figure, almost too popular. Every beginning collector is familiar with it and has at one time or another had it as part of their collection. There is a very good reason for this, it is charming! What makes this one different though, is that it is a watch holder. Men would place their pocketwatches inside the circle in the Staffordshire figures. This circle is not deep and makes me curious. The figures are beautifully dressed, the man with a pink cape and a rust colored dog. The girl has a green shawl and a rust colored sash there is a violin with her. The hats are tall pink and blue plumes. Flatback, although the shawl has been painted onto the back. An altogether wonderful piece of Staffordshire. condition excellent and they are 13 1/2" tall.
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A Pair of Staffordshire Spill Vases
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What a wonderful pair of Staffordshire spill vases this is. Full of color, early out of the mold, and wearing detailed and colorful costumes. These are what are known as flatback figures, and were meant to decorate a victorian mantle holding flowers. Girls in peasant dress are carrying yellow baskets ,each has a rabbit in it. Wearing pink hats and a green and rust colored dress which go beautifully with the inside of the spill which is rust. 11" tall and just perfect. There is a tiny bite to the nose of one but I think it is under the glaze. At any rate for the age they are they look very good, C 1840. A gold band decorates the bottom of the figure.
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Seaweed Mocha Creamware Mug, Rare
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This is one of the nicest and clearest mocha creamware mugs I've seen in a long time. Light blue, deeper blue and black bands and decoration on a creamware mug. the mug stands 3 1/2" tall and is perfect despite its age which is considerable. It dates 1820 and is unmarked as most mocha is. The name comes from the mocha stone or moss agate which the design resembles.
Mocha decoration is made by the potters using a mixture called "tea" that was put onto the slip while still damp. this caused the color to spread out like tree like fronds that contrasted with the white earthenware. An acidic solution formed patterns like tree,fern, shrub and seaweed. On some mocha pieces black rings were added as in this one.
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A Staffordshire Tobacco Jar
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This is a real treat. Its a tobacco jar in the form of the English Lion with the flag of Brittania and the words English Lion at the base. The lion is a cream color at the bottom and changes to yellor and then to an almost orange color for the mane. The jar is perfect, no repairs or chips and the face and figure are well formed. there are some paint losses to the sides of the head, which is where the head would be lifted to fill the pipe, so these losses make sense. A touch of paint if it bothers you, but I wouldn't touch it.
He's very handsome and is 7" tall and 4 3/4 at the base. His paw is over the flag and this is a very nice piece of pottery. I date this one late 19th century about 1885.
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A Sunderland Lustre Tureen, Ladle and Stand
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This is a beautiful two handled covered tureen, tray and ladle all in perfect condition with no chips or flakes. this is another of what I call cabinet pieces, pieces which were admired but seldom used. The tureen dates 1860. Lustre decoration was used in english pottery from the early 19th century and different metals are used to achieve the various colors. Pink lustre comes from " purple of cassis"
Sunderland lustre is done on a white body and to achieve the splash effect oil was sprayed on the wet lustre. the oil expanded in the firing to form bubbles and splashes. Factories who used this technique were Southwick, dixon & austin,and Bails. Most lustre was produced in Newcastle on Tyne.
The set stands 9 " and is 11" wide. I have taken seperate pictures of the pieces so that you can see the condition.
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Staffordshire Child's Mug, "For A Good Boy"
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This is a wonderful Staffordshire child's mug C 1840. On a white pottery ground is a green transfer which reads " For A Good Boy." These were made to be given to children as rewards of merit. Usually purchased at fairs and town shops these mugs have a varied subject matter. This is one of the nicest Good boy mugs I have had. It is in excellent condition, considering the little hands over the years. And might have been given to a 19th century child as a birthday gift.
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