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Staffordshire Pottery Elephant ‘Jumbo’ C. 1860.
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Staffordshire Pottery Elephant ‘Jumbo’ C. 1860.

19th century
Sold 3 September 2024 · Philip Carrol Antiques
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Description

Staffordshire pottery elephant, ‘Jumbo’, c. 1860. The famous circus elephant, well modelled in the round, and naturistically coloured.

Set upon a shaped rectangular base, and having gilt lines to the base.

Length – 24.7 cm,9 3/4”

Height – 19.2 cm, 7 1/2”.

Depth – 11.3 cm, 4 1/2”

Condition – Some typical minor wear to the gilt.

Date of Manufacture

Philip Carrol Antiques has dated this Staffordshire Pottery Elephant Figure to the Victorian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
24.7cm (9.72")
Width
19.2cm (7.56")
Depth
11.3cm (4.45")
Reference Numbers
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SA1090349
Description
Staffordshire pottery elephant, ‘Jumbo’, c. 1860. The famous circus elephant, well modelled in the round, and naturistically coloured.

Set upon a shaped rectangular base, and having gilt lines to the base.

Length – 24.7 cm,9 3/4”

Height – 19.2 cm, 7 1/2”.

Depth – 11.3 cm, 4 1/2”

Condition – Some typical minor wear to the gilt.

Date of Manufacture

Philip Carrol Antiques has dated this Staffordshire Pottery Elephant Figure to the Victorian era.

Height
24.7cm (9.72")
Width
19.2cm (7.56")
Depth
11.3cm (4.45")
Reference Numbers
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SA1090349
Philip Carrol Antiques
Philip Carrol Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Dec 2017

Philip carrol antiques was established in 1983

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Philip Carrol Antiques is a registered member of BADA 

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Archive I A glazed brown Staffordshire pottery elephant figure standing on a white rectangular plinth. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Staffordshire Pottery Elephant ‘Jumbo’ C. 1860.

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A glazed brown Staffordshire pottery elephant figure standing on a white rectangular plinth.
Staffordshire pottery elephant ‘Jumbo’ c. 1860.
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A glazed brown Staffordshire pottery elephant figure standing on a white rectangular plinth.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectDecorative Objects
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialEarthenware, Glaze
  • ColourBrown
  • MotifsMoulded earthenware body, High-gloss glaze, Rectangular plinth base
  • SizeH 24.7 cm (10 in) x W 19.2 cm (8 in) x D 11.3 cm (4 in)

FAQs

Victorian Staffordshire figures were produced in the industrial potteries of Staffordshire, England, primarily during the 19th century. They were created as affordable mantelpiece decorations for the expanding middle class, depicting animals, historical events, and contemporary personalities.

These figures are typically crafted from earthenware, often referred to as pottery, cast in moulds and hand-painted or glazed with mineral oxides before being fired in a kiln. The bases frequently feature hollow constructions with small ventilation holes underneath.

Authentication relies on examining the crazing of the glaze, the presence of typical Victorian potting traits such as vent holes and firing marks, the weight and texture of the earthenware body, and historical accuracy in the hand-painted detailing and palette.

These characterful pieces add a touch of historic charm and narrative depth when displayed on bookshelves, mantelpieces, or as focal points on sideboards, blending seamlessly into eclectic or traditional interior schemes.

Keep antique pottery out of direct sunlight to prevent colour fading of any overglaze enamels. Dust gently with a soft, dry cloth and avoid using chemical cleaning agents or submerging them in water, especially if any historic repairs are present.
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