Staffordshire Figures: Pair of Sampson Smith 'Champion Jockey' (No.12)

A delightful and beautifully preserved mirror-image pair of vintage Staffordshire flatback earthenware figurines, depicting the iconic No.12 "Champion Jockey" model by the renowned Sampson Smith pottery works of Longton (est. 1846).

Produced in the mid-20th century utilising the factory's historic, authentic 19th-century Victorian moulds, this left- and right-facing set represents a scarce survival as an intact pair. Each figure features a jockey hand-decorated in vibrant, crisp yellow and green racing silks, complete with fine facial details, a red cummerbund, and deep blue riding trousers, mounted atop a stylised white racehorse.

True to their traditional Victorian heritage, these flatback profiles were designed to sit perfectly flush against a wall or mantlepiece. The subtle variances in the hand-painted gray accents on the hooves and tails beautifully highlight the individual artisan craftsmanship of each piece.

Condition:

Both figures are in excellent vintage condition with an exceptionally bright underglaze firing. There are absolutely no chips, cracks, or post-factory restorations to either piece. In keeping with the rustic, hand-crafted nature of vintage earthenware slip-casting, there are minor, entirely authentic under-glaze manufacturing firing marks to the reverse of one figure, which do not detract from its display appeal.

Dimensions (Per Figure):

Height: 29 cm

Width: 23 cm

Depth: 5.5 cm

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Delivery, Returns & Terms of Sale

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Shipping & Packaging:

This fragile pair will be meticulously packaged using a trade-standard, double-walled "box-in-a-box" method to guarantee safe transit. Dispatched within 2 working days via fully tracked and insured Royal Mail Special Delivery (UK mainland flat-rate fee applies at checkout).

UK: £20 fixed fee for Royal Mail Special Delivery - Tracked & Insured.

Europe: & Rest of World: Unfortunately these items are not available for overseas (non-UK) dispatch and delivery.

Transit Damage Protocol:

Please inspect the items immediately upon arrival. In the highly unlikely event of transit damage, it must be reported to us with photographic evidence within 48 hours of delivery so we can process a valid insurance claim.

Statutory Returns (UK/EU Consumers):

You possess a statutory right to cancel and return this purchase for any reason within 14 days of delivery. The buyer is entirely responsible for arranging and paying for secure, fully insured return postage.

Return Condition & Risk:

Returned items remain the financial responsibility of the buyer until safely signed for by us. Items must arrive in their exact original condition. Any return transit damage due to poor packaging may result in a deduction of up to 100% of the refund value under the Consumer Rights Act 2015.

Trade / B2B Transactions:

Transactions conducted on an explicit dealer-to-dealer or trade basis are final and exempt from standard distance-selling "change-of-mind" returns.

Simultaneous Listings:

Our unique items are listed across multiple channels simultaneously. In the rare event of a synchronized double-sale, the item will be awarded to the earliest checkout timestamp, and the secondary buyer will be issued an immediate 100% refund via Stripe.