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Staffordshire Pottery Figure, Lord Shaftesbury, C. 1845.
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Staffordshire Pottery Figure, Lord Shaftesbury, C. 1845.

19th century
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Staffordshire pottery figure of Lord Shaftesbury, Alpha Factory, c. 1845. Well modelled as the Reformist, seated with a book in his right hand, and a child stood before him.

His jacket decorated in underglaze cobalt blue, and the rest of the figure in underglaze and overglaze enamels.

Set upon a shaped base, and having a single gilt line.

Height – 19 cm, 7 1/2”.

Width – 6.5 cm, 2 5/8”.

Depth – 6.5 cm, 2 5/8”.

Condition – Typical wear to the overglaze black enamel. No damage. No restoration.

Lord Shaftesbury was a leading advocate of living and working conditions, especially those of children. He strove to improve education, and worked tirelessly in the fields of mental health provision, and wider social reforms.

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Philip Carrol Antiques has dated this Staffordshire Lord Shaftesbury Figure to the Victorian era.

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Staffordshire pottery figure of Lord Shaftesbury, Alpha Factory, c. 1845. Well modelled as the Reformist, seated with a book in his right hand, and a child stood before him.
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His jacket decorated in underglaze cobalt blue, and the rest of the figure in underglaze and overglaze enamels.
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fig 1. An antique Victorian Staffordshire earthenware figure depicting Lord Shaftesbury in a cobalt blue coat seated with a young child in an orange jacket on a white base.
fig 1. Staffordshire Pottery Figure, Lord Shaftesbury, C. 1845.

Set upon a shaped base, and having a single gilt line.

Height – 19 cm, 7 1/2”.

Width – 6.5 cm, 2 5/8”.

Depth – 6.5 cm, 2 5/8”.

Condition – Typical wear to the overglaze black enamel. No damage. No restoration.

fig 2. An antique Victorian Staffordshire earthenware figure depicting Lord Shaftesbury in a cobalt blue coat seated with a young child in an orange jacket on a white base.
fig 2. Staffordshire Pottery Figure, Lord Shaftesbury, C. 1845.

Lord Shaftesbury was a leading advocate of living and working conditions, especially those of children. He strove to improve education, and worked tirelessly in the fields of mental health provision, and wider social reforms.

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Philip Carrol Antiques has dated this Staffordshire Lord Shaftesbury Figure to the Victorian era.

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Philip carrol antiques was established in 1983

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Staffordshire pottery figure, Lord Shaftesbury, c. 1845.

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An antique Victorian Staffordshire earthenware figure depicting Lord Shaftesbury in a cobalt blue coat seated with a young child in an orange jacket on a white base.
Staffordshire pottery figure, Lord Shaftesbury, c. 1845.
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Victorian Staffordshire portrait figures are lead-glazed earthenware statuettes produced in Staffordshire, England, during the nineteenth century. They frequently depicted royalty, political figures, military heroes, and popular cultural icons for display on domestic mantelpieces.

These items were constructed using press-moulded white earthenware, fired, and decorated with overglaze enamel colours and cobalt blue slip. They typically feature hollow bases and simple or unpainted reverse sides designed to rest flat against a wall.

Authentic nineteenth-century figures feature small steam release vent holes, soft crazing within the lead glaze, and hand-painted enamel details showing age-consistent wear. Weight, visible seam lines from two-part moulds, and unglazed or minimal decoration on the back are also key indicators.

Staffordshire figures can be displayed on bookshelves, mantelpieces, or console tables alongside modern literature or minimalist decor to create visual contrast. Grouping pieces by colour profile or theme enhances their graphic impact on open shelving.

Dust figures regularly using a soft, dry brush to prevent damage to delicate overglaze enamel painting. Avoid immersing the ceramic in water or using abrasive cleaners, as moisture can enter unglazed firing holes or micro-crazing in the glaze.
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