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Antique Victorian Gaudy Welsh Pottery "Lady and Gentleman"
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Antique Victorian Gaudy Welsh Pottery "Lady and Gentleman"

19th century
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Say "Bore Da" { Good Morning } to Eirlys and Gwyndaf, our delightful Mid 19th Century Antique Victorian Gaudy Welsh Pottery Lady and Gentleman, so named in honour of our kindly Welsh neighbours whose dairy farm abutted our home in Dinas, Gwynedd in years gone by. Originally intended for use as tobacco jars, Eirlys here showing some signs of age, but offered together as a pair with Gwyndaf at a bargain price. Unmarked ~ Ex A. and P. Todd Collection.

Eirlys ~ Height ~ 11.00 cm. / 4.33 inches ~ Width ~ 7.00 cm. / 2.76 inches ~ Depth ~ 8.00 cm. / 3.15 inches ~ Year ~ Circa 1875

Gwyndaf ~ Height ~ 9.00 cm. / 3.54 inches ~ Width ~ 7.00 cm. / 2.76 inches ~ Depth ~ 7.50 cm. / 2.95 inches ~ Year ~ Circa 1875

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Date of Manufacture

Applecross Antiques has dated these Victorian Gaudy Welsh Figurines to the 19th Century.

Independent Date Check ID 09054550
Dealer's Item Date19th Century
Sellingantiques Date19th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 135-170 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 19TH CENTURY:
Fine glaze crazing across the light earthenware: decades of natural settling.
Ingrained discolouration on the unglazed foot rim: many years of handling.
Bold cobalt blue and orange enamels: traditional folk pottery palette.
Hand-brushed slip details and features: individually decorated cottage ware.

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.

Physical Dimensions
Height
11cm (4.33")
Width
7cm (2.76")
Depth
8cm (3.15")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1150650
Dealers Internal Reference
GWLAGEAGAPT-94
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Description
Say "Bore Da" { Good Morning } to Eirlys and Gwyndaf, our delightful Mid 19th Century Antique Victorian Gaudy Welsh Pottery Lady and Gentleman, so named in honour of our kindly Welsh neighbours whose dairy farm abutted our home in Dinas, Gwynedd in years gone by.
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Originally intended for use as tobacco jars, Eirlys here showing some signs of age, but offered together as a pair with Gwyndaf at a bargain price.
Applecross Antiques

Unmarked ~ Ex A. and P. Todd Collection.

fig 1. A pair of hand-painted Victorian Gaudy Welsh earthenware figures depicting a gentleman in a yellow hat and a lady in a blue bonnet.
fig 1. Antique Victorian Gaudy Welsh Pottery "Lady and Gentleman"

Eirlys ~ Height ~ 11.00 cm. / 4.33 inches ~ Width ~ 7.00 cm. / 2.76 inches ~ Depth ~ 8.00 cm. / 3.15 inches ~ Year ~ Circa 1875

Gwyndaf ~ Height ~ 9.00 cm. / 3.54 inches ~ Width ~ 7.00 cm. / 2.76 inches ~ Depth ~ 7.50 cm. / 2.95 inches ~ Year ~ Circa 1875

fig 2. A pair of hand-painted Victorian Gaudy Welsh earthenware figures depicting a gentleman in a yellow hat and a lady in a blue bonnet.
fig 2. Antique Victorian Gaudy Welsh Pottery "Lady and Gentleman"

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 these Victorian Gaudy Welsh Figurines to the 19th Century.

Independent Date Report ID 09054550
Dealer's Item Date19th Century
Sellingantiques dating19th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 135-170 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 19th Century:
Fine glaze crazing across the light earthenware: decades of natural settling.
Ingrained discolouration on the unglazed foot rim: many years of handling.
Bold cobalt blue and orange enamels: traditional folk pottery palette.
Hand-brushed slip details and features: individually decorated cottage ware.

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
11cm (4.33")
Width
7cm (2.76")
Depth
8cm (3.15")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1150650
Dealers Internal Ref
GWLAGEAGAPT-94
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A pair of hand-painted Victorian Gaudy Welsh earthenware figures depicting a gentleman in a yellow hat and a lady in a blue bonnet.
Antique Victorian Gaudy Welsh Pottery "Lady and Gentleman"
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  • ObjectFigurines
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialEarthenware, Glaze
  • ColourMulticoloured
  • MotifsHand-painted enamels, Lustre glaze, Character figures, Period costume detailing
  • SizeH 11 cm (4 in) x W 7 cm (3 in) x D 8 cm (3 in)

A pair of 19th-century Victorian Gaudy Welsh earthenware tobacco jars modelled as a lady and gentleman, decorated with hand-painted enamels, lustre glaze, and period costume detailing in blue, yellow, orange, and white. The figures display moulded facial features, glazed surfaces, and period hats, with the gentleman wearing a yellow hat and the lady in a blue bonnet. The pieces measure 11 cm high, 7 cm wide, and 8 cm deep. These character figures suit placement on a mantelpiece in an English country house interior, bringing period interest to a living room or study. Collectors use them as decorative mantel ornaments or shelf displays, arranged together to showcase the detailed period costume work and colourful glaze finish.

FAQs

Gaudy Welsh pottery refers to hand-painted earthenware produced mainly in Staffordshire and South Wales between approximately 1820 and 1860, characterised by bold cobalt blue, copper lustre, and vibrant overglaze enamels.

These pieces were typically cast from coarse earthenware or creamware clay, glazed, and decorated with underglaze cobalt blue followed by overglaze enamel colours and metal lustre highlights.

Authentic pieces feature slightly naive, freehand enamel brushwork, unrefined earthenware bodies, cobalt blue underglaze decoration, and light wear or crazing consistent with period manufacturing methods.

Display small ceramic figures on a dresser top, bookshelf, or mantelpiece alongside contemporary art or monochrome ceramics to create a curated contrast of textures and eras.

Clean gently with a soft microfibre cloth or dry soft-bristled brush, avoiding water submersion or harsh detergents which can damage delicate overglaze enamels and lustre decoration.
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