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Antique English Victorian Staffordshire Pottery Portrait Figure "John Anderson, My Jo"
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Antique English Victorian Staffordshire Pottery Portrait Figure "John Anderson, My Jo"

19th century
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A well coloured example of this scarce Mid 19th Century Antique English Victorian Staffordshire Pottery Portrait Figure, "John Anderson, My Jo" ~ P H65 ~ H 973P, depicting the Town Piper of Kelso, a close friend of Robert Burns, together with his Wife, he celebrated by Burns in the eponymous poem of that name. Seated in high-backed chairs on a titled arched base with gilt script, he wears a jacket, waistcoat, and breeches, his hands resting upon a cane; she with her left hand upon his shoulder, wears a blouse and skirt, while her left foot rests upon a cushion.

Height ~ 27.30 cm. / 10.75 inches ~ Width ~ 19.00 cm. / 7.50 inches ~ Depth ~ 11.40 cm. / 4.50 inches ~ Year ~ Circa 1855

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Physical Dimensions
Height
27cm (10.63")
Width
19cm (7.48")
Depth
11cm (4.33")
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Antiques4EU has dated this Victorian Staffordshire Pottery Figure to the 19th Century.

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A well coloured example of this scarce Mid 19th Century Antique English Victorian Staffordshire Pottery Portrait Figure, "John Anderson, My Jo" ~ P H65 ~ H 973P, depicting the Town Piper of Kelso, a close friend of Robert Burns, together with his Wife, he celebrated by Burns in the eponymous poem of that name. Seated in high-backed chairs on a titled arched base with gilt script, he wears a jacket, waistcoat, and breeches, his hands resting upon a cane; she with her left hand upon his shoulder, wears a blouse and skirt, while her left foot rests upon a cushion.
fig 1. A Victorian Staffordshire glazed earthenware portrait figure group depicting an elderly seated couple with an inscribed base reading John Anderson My Jo.
fig 1. Antique English Victorian Staffordshire Pottery Portrait Figure "John Anderson, My Jo"

Height ~ 27.30 cm. / 10.75 inches ~ Width ~ 19.00 cm. / 7.50 inches ~ Depth ~ 11.40 cm. / 4.50 inches ~ Year ~ Circa 1855

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Height
27cm (10.63")
Width
19cm (7.48")
Depth
11cm (4.33")
Date of Manufacture

Antiques4EU has dated this Victorian Staffordshire Pottery Figure to the 19th Century.

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VSPFJAMJH973-29
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A Victorian Staffordshire glazed earthenware portrait figure group depicting an elderly seated couple with an inscribed base reading John Anderson My Jo.
Antique English Victorian Staffordshire Pottery Portrait Figure "John Anderson, My Jo"
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A Victorian Staffordshire glazed earthenware portrait figure group depicting an elderly seated couple with an inscribed base reading John Anderson My Jo.
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  • ObjectDecorative Figurines
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian Folk Art
  • MaterialEarthenware, Glaze, Enamel Paint
  • ColourCobalt Blue and White
  • MotifsSeated couple, Inscribed pedestal base, Cobalt blue jackets, Hand-painted enamels
  • SizeH 27 cm (11 in) x W 19 cm (7 in) x D 11 cm (4 in)

This 19th-century Victorian folk art earthenware portrait figure group depicts an elderly seated couple in high-backed chairs on a titled arched base. The piece is finished with a glossy white glaze and hand-painted enamel decoration in cobalt blue, pink, yellow, and orange. The male figure wears a cobalt blue jacket, patterned waistcoat, and orange-toned breeches, holding a cane, while the female figure wears a blue blouse, pink skirt, and yellow apron. The shaped pedestal base carries an inscribed inscription in gilt script reading "John Anderson, My Jo". Visible details include rosy cheeks, dark painted shoes, and red-trimmed chairbacks. The piece measures 27 cm high, 19 cm wide, and 11 cm deep. It fits well on a mantelpiece in an English country house setting to add historic decorative character to a living room or study.

FAQs

Staffordshire portrait figures are earthenware ornaments produced in Staffordshire, England, primarily during the 19th century. They frequently depict historical figures, literary characters, royalty, or folk subjects designed for display on domestic fireplace mantels.

These figures were typically press-moulded from earthenware clay, glazed with lead glazes, and finished with hand-painted enamel decoration. Many examples feature flat backs with minimal moulding to sit flush against wall surfaces.

Authentic 19th-century pieces often feature small firing release holes on the base, light weight due to hollow press-moulding, and natural glaze crazing. The enamel decoration often shows slight wear consistent with age, alongside visible mould seam lines.

A Staffordshire figure group can be displayed on a fireplace mantel, bookshelf, or sideboard as an accent piece. Combining traditional ceramics with modern art or contemporary furniture creates an engaging visual contrast within an eclectic interior.

Clean the surface gently using a soft, dry brush or a lightly dampened microfibre cloth to remove dust. Avoid immersing the item in water or using abrasive chemical cleaners, as these can damage cold-painted enamels and gilt details.
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