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Fine Pair of Victorian Staffordshire Scottish Figures C1860
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Fine Pair of Victorian Staffordshire Scottish Figures C1860

19th century
Description

This well-modelled and finely-decorated PAIR OF VICTORIAN STAFFORDSHIRE FIGURES of a SCOTTISH COUPLE date from circa 1860.

The LADY, wearing a PLAID SKIRT, COBALT BLUE blouse and jaunty FEATHERED HAT, is standing with a SHEEP and LAMB at her feet.

The GENTLEMAN, in COBALT BLUE frock coat, PLAID SASH and SOCKS, FEATHERED HAT and holding a set of PIPES, has his trusty DOG at his feet.

Both FIGURES are generously decorated with shredded clay bocage.

They are in good condition with no cracks or restoration. There are some minor glaze rubs and minor paint loss.

Height: 11.5 inches (29.5 cm)

Delivery within the UK is included.

Date of Manufacture

Shaun King Antiques has dated these Victorian Staffordshire Scottish Figures to the 1860s.

Independent Date Check ID 05556307
Dealer's Item Date1860s
Sellingantiques Date1860s
Sellingantiques agingItem 140-175 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1860s:
Underglaze cobalt blue with hand-painted tartan enamels: individual hand decoration on press-moulded earthenware.
Applied shredded-clay bocage to the rocky mound: traditional pottery technique for simulating moss.
Plain moulded flat backs with round firing vents: made specifically for narrow chimney mantels.
Gilt band around the base worn thin: many years of handling and dusting.
Underglaze blue tally dots on the base: factory decorator tracking mark.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
29cm (11.42")
Width
14cm (5.51")
Depth
10cm (3.94")
Reference Numbers
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SA650901
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Description
This well-modelled and finely-decorated PAIR OF VICTORIAN STAFFORDSHIRE FIGURES of a SCOTTISH COUPLE date from circa 1860.
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The LADY, wearing a PLAID SKIRT, COBALT BLUE blouse and jaunty FEATHERED HAT, is standing with a SHEEP and LAMB at her feet.
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fig 1. A pair of Victorian Staffordshire glazed earthenware flatback figures depicting a Scottish bagpiper and female companion in tartan attire.
fig 1. Fine Pair of Victorian Staffordshire Scottish Figures C1860

The GENTLEMAN, in COBALT BLUE frock coat, PLAID SASH and SOCKS, FEATHERED HAT and holding a set of PIPES, has his trusty DOG at his feet.

Both FIGURES are generously decorated with shredded clay bocage.

They are in good condition with no cracks or restoration. There are some minor glaze rubs and minor paint loss.

Height: 11.5 inches (29.5 cm)

Delivery within the UK is included.

Date of Manufacture

Shaun King Antiques has dated these Victorian Staffordshire Scottish Figures to the 1860s.

Independent Date Report ID 05556307
Dealer's Item Date1860s
Sellingantiques dating1860s
Sellingantiques agingItem 140-175 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1860s:
Underglaze cobalt blue with hand-painted tartan enamels: individual hand decoration on press-moulded earthenware.
Applied shredded-clay bocage to the rocky mound: traditional pottery technique for simulating moss.
Plain moulded flat backs with round firing vents: made specifically for narrow chimney mantels.
Gilt band around the base worn thin: many years of handling and dusting.
Underglaze blue tally dots on the base: factory decorator tracking mark.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
29cm (11.42")
Width
14cm (5.51")
Depth
10cm (3.94")
Reference Numbers
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SA650901
Shaun King Antiques
Shaun King Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2013

Third generation antiques dealer selling a wide range of large and small antiques pre 1920.

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Archive I A pair of Victorian Staffordshire glazed earthenware flatback figures depicting a Scottish bagpiper and female companion in tartan attire.

Fine Pair of Victorian Staffordshire Scottish Figures C1860

Archive II A pair of Victorian Staffordshire glazed earthenware flatback figures depicting a Scottish bagpiper and female companion in tartan attire. View II
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A pair of Victorian Staffordshire glazed earthenware flatback figures depicting a Scottish bagpiper and female companion in tartan attire.
FINE PAIR OF VICTORIAN STAFFORDSHIRE SCOTTISH FIGURES c1860
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A pair of Victorian Staffordshire glazed earthenware flatback figures depicting a Scottish bagpiper and female companion in tartan attire.
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  • ObjectDecorative Figurines
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialEarthenware, Lead Glaze, Enamel Paint
  • ColourCobalt Blue and White
  • MotifsTartan attire, Bagpipes, Bocage moss work, Flatback moulding
  • SizeH 29 cm (11 in) x W 14 cm (6 in) x D 10 cm (4 in)

This pair of Victorian Staffordshire earthenware flatback figures dates from circa 1860, depicting a Scottish bagpiper and his female companion in traditional highland hunting lodge style. Modelled in the round with flat backs, the figures wear cobalt blue jackets and blouses paired with colourful red, green, and orange tartan skirts, sashes, and socks, topped with jaunty feathered hats. The glossy lead glaze finish incorporates hand-painted enamel decoration, complemented by lavish shredded clay bocage moss work applied to the rocky supports. The male figure holds a set of pipes with a spotted dog resting at his feet, while the female stands beside a sheep and lamb. Minor glaze rubs and light paint loss appear across the surfaces, consistent with age. Each figure measures 29 cm high, 14 cm wide, and 10 cm deep. Ideal for display upon a mantelpiece, this decorative pair adds historic character to a traditional living room or study today.

FAQs

Victorian Staffordshire figures are press-moulded earthenware ornaments produced in Staffordshire, England, during the 19th century, often designed with flat backs to sit neatly against fireplace mantels.

They were crafted from earthenware clay using multi-part plaster moulds, fired, coated in lead glaze, and hand-decorated with colourful enamel paints and gilt accents.

Genuine 19th-century pieces typically feature light moulding detail on the reverse side, small firing release holes in the base, hand-painted polychrome enamel decoration, and age-appropriate glaze craquelure.

These figures can be styled on a traditional fireplace mantelpiece, arranged alongside books on a shelf, or placed on a hallway console table to add historic interest and colour.

Dust the figures gently using a soft dry brush or microfibre cloth, avoiding immersion in water or abrasive chemicals that could damage overglaze enamels and original gilding.
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