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Antique English Victorian Staffordshire Pottery Portrait Figure ~ "Admiral Sir Charles Napier"
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Antique English Victorian Staffordshire Pottery Portrait Figure ~ "Admiral Sir Charles Napier"

19th century
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A large, imposing and well coloured Mid 19th Century Antique English Victorian Titled Staffordshire Pottery Portrait Figure of "Admiral Sir Charles Napier" ~ P C102 ~ H 211P, Commander of the Baltic Fleet during the Crimean War. Standing, his right hand holding a cocked hat, his left arm by his side holding a cape, a sword at his side, a cannon and balls to his right, wearing a tunic with epaulettes and trousers, a sash across his chest and waist. Catalogued as Fig. 102 and illustrated in Plate 42 ~ Section C of Pugh's classic work "Staffordshire Portrait Figures of the Victorian Era", and as Fig. 211P in Book I of Harding's "Victorian Staffordshire Figures 1835 - 1875".

Height ~ 40.00 cm. / 15.75 inches ~ Width ~ 20.32 cm. / 8.00 inches ~ Depth ~ 10.16 cm. / 4.00 inches ~ Year ~ Circa 1854

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Date of Manufacture

Applecross Antiques has dated this Staffordshire Admiral Napier Figure to the 19th Century.

Independent Date Guide ID 08611884
Dealer's Item Date19th Century
Sellingantiques Date19th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 160-180 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 19TH CENTURY:
Moulded title C NAPIER on base: commemorates Baltic fleet commander of 1854.
Flatback mould with smooth unmodelled rear: made for show against a Victorian chimney breast.
Rich underglaze cobalt blue: typical mid-nineteenth-century Staffordshire decorative method.
Darkened unglazed foot rim: honest wear from many years standing on mantels.
Fine overall glaze crazing: natural behaviour of Victorian lead glaze over time.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

Physical Dimensions
Height
40cm (15.75")
Width
20.3cm (7.99")
Depth
10.2cm (4.02")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1087412
Dealers Internal Reference
AEVSPPFASCNH211P-24
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Description
A large, imposing and well coloured Mid 19th Century Antique English Victorian Titled Staffordshire Pottery Portrait Figure of "Admiral Sir Charles Napier" ~ P C102 ~ H 211P, Commander of the Baltic Fleet during the Crimean War. Standing, his right hand holding a cocked hat, his left arm by his side holding a cape, a sword at his side, a cannon and balls to his right, wearing a tunic with epaulettes and trousers, a sash across his chest and waist. Catalogued as Fig.
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102 and illustrated in Plate 42 ~ Section C of Pugh's classic work "Staffordshire Portrait Figures of the Victorian Era", and as Fig.
Applecross Antiques

211P in Book I of Harding's "Victorian Staffordshire Figures 1835 - 1875".

fig 1. Victorian Staffordshire earthenware flatback figure depicting Admiral Sir Charles Napier in a navy blue coat with white trousers beside a cannon.
fig 1. Antique English Victorian Staffordshire Pottery Portrait Figure ~ "Admiral Sir Charles Napier"

Height ~ 40.00 cm. / 15.75 inches ~ Width ~ 20.32 cm. / 8.00 inches ~ Depth ~ 10.16 cm. / 4.00 inches ~ Year ~ Circa 1854

Love This Item ? ~ Why Not Make Us An Offer ?

Our Warranty:- Buy it, enjoy it and take good care of it, subject only to these conditions, we undertake to accept this item back at any time and to credit the original purchase price against further purchases.

Just one of the thousands of warranted antiques ~ vintage collectables ~ catalogues and antiques reference works for sale at our main website ~ https://www.applecrossantiques.com

Date of Manufacture

Applecross Antiques has dated this Staffordshire Admiral Napier Figure to the 19th Century.

Independent Date Report ID 08611884
Dealer's Item Date19th Century
Sellingantiques dating19th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 160-180 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 19th Century:
Moulded title C NAPIER on base: commemorates Baltic fleet commander of 1854.
Flatback mould with smooth unmodelled rear: made for show against a Victorian chimney breast.
Rich underglaze cobalt blue: typical mid-nineteenth-century Staffordshire decorative method.
Darkened unglazed foot rim: honest wear from many years standing on mantels.
Fine overall glaze crazing: natural behaviour of Victorian lead glaze over time.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
40cm (15.75")
Width
20.3cm (7.99")
Depth
10.2cm (4.02")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1087412
Dealers Internal Ref
AEVSPPFASCNH211P-24
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Archive I Victorian Staffordshire earthenware flatback figure depicting Admiral Sir Charles Napier in a navy blue coat with white trousers beside a cannon.

Antique English Victorian Staffordshire Pottery Portrait Figure ~ "Admiral Sir Charles Napier"

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Victorian Staffordshire earthenware flatback figure depicting Admiral Sir Charles Napier in a navy blue coat with white trousers beside a cannon.
Antique English Victorian Staffordshire Pottery Portrait Figure ~ "Admiral Sir Charles Napier"
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Victorian Staffordshire earthenware flatback figure depicting Admiral Sir Charles Napier in a navy blue coat with white trousers beside a cannon.
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  • ObjectFigurines
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialEarthenware, Lead Glaze, Enamel
  • ColourNavy Blue and White
  • MotifsFlatback construction, Naval uniform, Relief moulded cannon, Embossed lettering
  • SizeH 40 cm (16 in) x W 20.3 cm (8 in) x D 10.2 cm (4 in)

This 19th century Victorian Staffordshire pottery portrait figure depicts Admiral Sir Charles Napier in earthenware with a lead glaze and enamel finish in navy blue and white, featuring a flatback construction, a naval uniform, a relief-moulded cannon, and embossed lettering. The figure stands wearing a navy blue tunic with orange epaulettes and white trousers, holding a black cocked hat in his right hand and a pink cape with a sword at his left side, alongside a grey stacked cannonball pile and cannon on a base with brickwork patterns and the raised name "C NAPIER". It stands 40 cm high, 20.3 cm wide, and 10.2 cm deep. Placing this piece on a mantelpiece brings a touch of English Country House style to a living room, study, or hallway. The flatback profile suits placement neatly against a wall or on a narrow shelf, integrating easily into traditional or eclectic interior displays.

A Staffordshire portrait figure is an earthenware ceramic ornament produced in 19th-century England, depicting notable military officers, royalty, and historical public figures for domestic display.

These ornaments were created using press-moulded earthenware with a flat back profile, finished with a clear lead glaze and hand-painted overglaze enamel colours.

Original pieces feature press-moulded hollow interiors, light crazing within the glaze, hand-painted details with minor variations, and unglazed or sparsely decorated back surfaces.

Display the figure on a mantelpiece, sideboard, or bookshelf alongside contemporary books and minimalist ceramics to create visual contrast.

Dust the surface using a soft dry brush or a slightly damp lint-free cloth, avoiding liquid submersion or chemical cleaners that could damage the enamel surface.
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