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Large Staffordshire Hen and Chicks on Nest Egg Crock C1880
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Large Staffordshire Hen and Chicks on Nest Egg Crock C1880

19th century
Description

Probably one of the best we’ve had. This LARGE VICTORIAN STAFFORDSHIRE CHICKEN AND CHICKS ON NEST EGG CROCK dates from circa 1880.

The CHICKEN, with well-detailed grey plumage, has two tiny CHICKS nestled in her feathers.

In good condition with no cracks or restoration.

Height: 8 inches (20 cm)

Width: 8 inches (20 cm)

Express delivery within the UK is included. Please email for up-to-date Overseas Shipping costs.

Date of Manufacture

Shaun King Antiques has dated this Staffordshire Hen on Nest to the 1880s.

Independent Date Guide ID 09403038
Dealer's Item Date1880s
Sellingantiques Date1880s
Sellingantiques agingItem 125-160 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1880s:
Moulded basketweave base with green rim: late Victorian Staffordshire factory moulding.
Small firing hole beneath the tail: necessary ventilation during kiln firing.
Hand-painted grey feathering and red comb: brushwork typical of domestic pottery crocks.

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
20cm (7.87")
Width
20cm (7.87")
Depth
15cm (5.91")
Reference Numbers
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SA1200434
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Description
Probably one of the best we’ve had. This LARGE VICTORIAN STAFFORDSHIRE CHICKEN AND CHICKS ON NEST EGG CROCK dates from circa 1880.

The CHICKEN, with well-detailed grey plumage, has two tiny CHICKS nestled in her feathers.

In good condition with no cracks or restoration.

Height: 8 inches (20 cm)

Width: 8 inches (20 cm)

Express delivery within the UK is included. Please email for up-to-date Overseas Shipping costs.

Date of Manufacture

Shaun King Antiques has dated this Staffordshire Hen on Nest to the 1880s.

Independent Date Report ID 09403038
Dealer's Item Date1880s
Sellingantiques dating1880s
Sellingantiques agingItem 125-160 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1880s:
Moulded basketweave base with green rim: late Victorian Staffordshire factory moulding.
Small firing hole beneath the tail: necessary ventilation during kiln firing.
Hand-painted grey feathering and red comb: brushwork typical of domestic pottery crocks.

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
20cm (7.87")
Width
20cm (7.87")
Depth
15cm (5.91")
Reference Numbers
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SA1200434
Shaun King Antiques
Shaun King Antiques
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Third generation antiques dealer selling a wide range of large and small antiques pre 1920.

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Victorian Staffordshire earthenware egg crock shaped like a grey hen with a chick sitting in a yellow woven basket nest.
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Archive I Victorian Staffordshire earthenware egg crock shaped like a grey hen with a chick sitting in a yellow woven basket nest.

Large Staffordshire Hen and Chicks on Nest Egg Crock C1880

Archive II Victorian Staffordshire earthenware egg crock shaped like a grey hen with a chick sitting in a yellow woven basket nest. View II
Archive III Victorian Staffordshire earthenware egg crock shaped like a grey hen with a chick sitting in a yellow woven basket nest. View III
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Shaun King Antiques
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Victorian Staffordshire earthenware egg crock shaped like a grey hen with a chick sitting in a yellow woven basket nest.
LARGE STAFFORDSHIRE HEN AND CHICKS ON NEST EGG CROCK c1880
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Victorian Staffordshire earthenware egg crock shaped like a grey hen with a chick sitting in a yellow woven basket nest.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectEgg Crock
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialEarthenware, Ceramic, Glaze
  • ColourGrey, Yellow, White
  • MotifsHen and chick motif, Basket-weave moulding, Hand-painted feather detailing
  • SizeH 20 cm (8 in) x W 20 cm (8 in) x D 15 cm (6 in)

This large Victorian Staffordshire earthenware egg crock dates from circa 1880. The piece takes the form of a nesting grey hen with a chick nestled against her feathers, sitting atop a hand-painted yellow basket-weave moulded base. The ceramic surface features detailed hand-painted feather detailing in shades of grey and white, complemented by orange and black facial markings on the hen and a pale yellow chick. Wear includes slight surface scuffs on the feather mouldings. The crock measures 20 cm high, 20 cm wide, and 15 cm deep. It suits placement on a kitchen island or dresser for everyday storage use in a rustic farmhouse interior.

FAQs

A Staffordshire hen on nest is a Victorian ceramic covered dish shaped like a nesting hen sitting atop a basket-weave base, traditionally used to store fresh eggs or serve warm food in British kitchens.

These vessels were crafted from molded earthenware, coated in a white or cream slip glaze, and decorated by hand using cold-painted enamels or lead-glaze pigments prior to firing.

Authentic nineteenth-century examples feature two-piece earthenware construction, distinct mold seams along the basket rim, fine age-related glaze crazing, and unglazed resting edges on the underside.

Position the crock as a functional centrepiece on a kitchen island, display dresser, or open pantry shelf alongside traditional stoneware and kitchenalia.

Clean gently by wiping with a soft cloth dampened in lukewarm water and mild detergent, avoiding submersion or abrasive scrubbers that could erode delicate surface glazes and hand-painted details.
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