A charming antique Staffordshire pottery figure group depicting a man and woman in a traditional pastoral setting, modelled beside a tree-form spill vase.
The gentleman stands in period dress holding a satchel while the seated lady wears a bonnet and flowing dress, both hand painted in rich tones of cobalt blue, green and ochre. The tree behind forms a spill vase, originally designed to hold thin wooden spills used for lighting candles or fires, combining both decorative and practical use.
The group includes a moulded milestone inscribed “London 30 miles”, a typical decorative feature seen on Staffordshire figures, intended to evoke a sense of travel and rural life rather than reference a precise location.
The reverse is finished in the traditional flatback manner, designed to sit against a wall or on a mantelpiece. Staffordshire figures such as this were highly popular in Victorian homes and were used as decorative ornaments that brought character, colour and storytelling to
...the interior.
A classic and collectable example with strong colour and good presence.
Condition report:
In good antique condition with age-related wear. Some crazing to the glaze and minor surface marks as expected. No major damage noted.
Dimensions:
Height 28 cm (11.02 in)
Width 18 cm (7.09 in)
Depth 7 cm (2.76 in)
Date: 1900
Origin: English
Antique Staffordshire pottery figure spill vase man and woman for sale with UK and worldwide shipping.
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Internal Reference: 3084
Antique ID Number (AIDN): SA1208476
Dateline of this antique is 1900
Height is 28cm (11.0inches)Width is 18cm (7.1inches)Depth is 7cm (2.8inches)
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