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Pair of Staffordshire Sheep Spill Vases.
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Pair of Staffordshire Sheep Spill Vases.

19th century
Description

A good pair of 19th Century Staffordshire sheep spill vases.They stand on naturalistic base and they are in very good condition with no losses.

They are also of a good size.

We can deliver free of charge in UK mainland

Payment by bank transfer, PayPal or card via telephone (07850937057...Jane)

Physical Dimensions
Height
19cm (7.48")
Width
14cm (5.51")
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Jane Short Antiques has dated these Staffordshire Sheep Spill Vases to the 19th Century.

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SA1225878
Dealers Internal Reference
A5212
Description
A good pair of 19th Century Staffordshire sheep spill vases.They stand on naturalistic base and they are in very good condition with no losses.

They are also of a good size.

We can deliver free of charge in UK mainland

Payment by bank transfer, PayPal or card via telephone (07850937057...Jane)

Height
19cm (7.48")
Width
14cm (5.51")
Date of Manufacture

Jane Short Antiques has dated these Staffordshire Sheep Spill Vases to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1225878
Dealers Internal Ref
A5212
Jane Short Antiques
Jane Short Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2020

30 years of expertise in 17th- to early 20th-century furniture and fine art

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A pair of Victorian Staffordshire earthenware spill vases depicting textured woolly sheep standing alongside green tree trunk vessels.
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Pair of Staffordshire Sheep Spill Vases.

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Telephone 07850 937057 or 07540 126714
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A pair of Victorian Staffordshire earthenware spill vases depicting textured woolly sheep standing alongside green tree trunk vessels.
Pair of Staffordshire Sheep Spill Vases.
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A pair of Victorian Staffordshire earthenware spill vases depicting textured woolly sheep standing alongside green tree trunk vessels.
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  • ObjectSpill Vases
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialEarthenware, Lead Glaze, Enamel
  • ColourWhite and Green
  • MotifsShredded clay fleece, Tree trunk vessel, Moulded earthenware base
  • SizeH 19 cm (7 in) x W 14 cm (6 in)

These nineteenth-century Staffordshire earthenware spill vases depict textured woolly sheep standing alongside green tree trunk vessels. Finished in a glossy lead glaze with enamel details, the figures showcase detailed shredded clay fleece, facial features, and naturalistic moulded bases decorated with green and brown earth tones and white highlights. Measuring 19 cm high and 14 cm wide, the pair is in very good condition with no visible losses. Placed on a mantelpiece or shelf in an English Country House setting, these decorative ceramic pieces add charm to traditional interior schemes. The sheep face opposite directions, creating a balanced pair flanking the hollow tree trunks designed to hold spills. Collectors of Victorian earthenware display them together as ornamental shelf accessories, bringing period character into modern living rooms.

FAQs

Spill vases are decorative ceramic holders produced during the nineteenth century to store thin wooden splints or rolled paper used for lighting fires and candles. Staffordshire potteries manufactured extensive varieties depicting pastoral scenes, domestic animals, and rustic figures.

These ornaments were moulded from lead-glazed earthenware and painted by hand using overglaze enamels. The textured wool effect was achieved using shredded clay pressed through a fine sieve before being applied to the wet body of the figure.

Authentic period examples generally display press-moulded hollow bases with small release holes, fine crazing within the lead glaze, and minor variations in hand-painted details. Most items remain unstamped as small regional Staffordshire workshops rarely marked their production.

Placing a symmetrical pair on a mantelpiece, sideboard top, or bookshelf brings historical narrative into contemporary spaces. They integrate effectively alongside natural timber surfaces, neutral palettes, and English country aesthetics.

Dust figures gently with a soft microfibre cloth or dry soft-bristled brush to clear intricate fleece textures. Avoid soaking earthenware in water or applying abrasive chemical agents, as moisture can penetrate glaze cracks and weaken porous ceramic bodies.
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