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Large Antique Staffordshire Figure of Will Watch
Rebecca Sarah Antiques
for sale €345     $375
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Large Antique Staffordshire Figure of Will Watch

19th century
Description

Large Antique Staffordshire Figure of Will Watch the legendary smuggler sitting on barrels and holding a pistol.

Hand painted in lovely colours and good condition.

Physical Dimensions
Height
28cm (11.02")
Width
18cm (7.09")
Depth
9cm (3.54")
Declaration

Rebecca Sarah Antiques has dated this Staffordshire Will Watch Figure to the 1860s.

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SA1189257
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PS1-50
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Rebecca Sarah Antiques

Description
Large Antique Staffordshire Figure of Will Watch the legendary smuggler sitting on barrels and holding a pistol.

Hand painted in lovely colours and good condition.

Height
28cm (11.02")
Width
18cm (7.09")
Depth
9cm (3.54")
Date of Manufacture

Rebecca Sarah Antiques has dated this Staffordshire Will Watch Figure to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1189257
Dealers Internal Ref
PS1-50
Rebecca Sarah Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2019
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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Rebecca Sarah Antiques Profile Page

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A nineteenth-century Staffordshire earthenware figure of the smuggler Will Watch standing beside barrels in multi-coloured painted attire.
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Archive I A nineteenth-century Staffordshire earthenware figure of the smuggler Will Watch standing beside barrels in multi-coloured painted attire.

Large Antique Staffordshire Figure of Will Watch

Archive II A nineteenth-century Staffordshire earthenware figure of the smuggler Will Watch standing beside barrels in multi-coloured painted attire. View II
Archive III A nineteenth-century Staffordshire earthenware figure of the smuggler Will Watch standing beside barrels in multi-coloured painted attire. View III
Archive IV A nineteenth-century Staffordshire earthenware figure of the smuggler Will Watch standing beside barrels in multi-coloured painted attire. View IV
Archive V A nineteenth-century Staffordshire earthenware figure of the smuggler Will Watch standing beside barrels in multi-coloured painted attire. View V
Archive VI A nineteenth-century Staffordshire earthenware figure of the smuggler Will Watch standing beside barrels in multi-coloured painted attire. View VI
Archive VII A nineteenth-century Staffordshire earthenware figure of the smuggler Will Watch standing beside barrels in multi-coloured painted attire. View VII
Archive VIII A nineteenth-century Staffordshire earthenware figure of the smuggler Will Watch standing beside barrels in multi-coloured painted attire. View VIII
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Rebecca Sarah Antiques
Telephone 07789 374912
Location
Suffolk
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/rebeccasarahantiques
Verified Since Jun 2019
Items For Sale 283
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Rebecca Sarah Antiques
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A nineteenth-century Staffordshire earthenware figure of the smuggler Will Watch standing beside barrels in multi-coloured painted attire.
Large Antique Staffordshire Figure of Will Watch
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A nineteenth-century Staffordshire earthenware figure of the smuggler Will Watch standing beside barrels in multi-coloured painted attire.
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FAQs

Staffordshire flatback figures were produced in large quantities in Staffordshire, England, primarily during the Victorian era. Designed with flat, unmodelled backs, these pottery pieces were intended to sit flush against fireplace mantels as decorative domestic ornaments depicting popular historical figures, folk heroes, and contemporary celebrities.

These figures were typically press-moulded from earthenware clay, coated in a clear lead glaze, and fired. The vibrant decoration was applied using underglaze colours or overglaze enamel paints, which were subsequently fired in a secondary kiln pass.

Authentic nineteenth-century pieces generally exhibit a flat back with minimal modelling, a small vent hole to release gases during firing, and subtle manufacturing imperfections. Original enamels may show age-appropriate wear or crazing within the glaze, unlike modern reproductions which often feature smooth, fully modelled backs and uniform chemical glazes.

Staffordshire figures add narrative character when curated alongside modern artwork on bookshelves, credenzas, or traditional fireplace mantels. Pairing their historic folk-art forms with clean-lined contemporary surfaces creates an engaging stylistic contrast within eclectic or traditional spaces.

Maintain earthenware figures by dusting regularly with a soft, dry microfibre cloth or soft brush. Avoid submerging the piece in water or using harsh detergents, as moisture can enter fine crazing lines and damage delicate overglaze enamels.
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