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Large Staffordshire Figure Tam O'shanter & Souter Johnny
Shaun King Antiques
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Large Staffordshire Figure Tam O'shanter & Souter Johnny

19th century
Description

This large and lively ANTIQUE STAFFORDSHIRE FIGURE is entitled TAM O'SHANTER & SOUTER JOHNNY to the bottom edge and dates from circa 1880.

The Men have expressively painted faces, especially the eyebrows.

The Figure is in good condition with just minor glaze nicks and paint flakes. There is no restoration.

Height: 13 inches ( 33 cm)

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Physical Dimensions
Height
33cm (12.99")
Width
24.5cm (9.65")
Depth
9.5cm (3.74")
Declaration

Shaun King Antiques has dated this Staffordshire Pottery Figure Group to the 1880s.

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SA742836
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Description
This large and lively ANTIQUE STAFFORDSHIRE FIGURE is entitled TAM O'SHANTER & SOUTER JOHNNY to the bottom edge and dates from circa 1880.

The Men have expressively painted faces, especially the eyebrows.

fig 1. A Victorian lead-glazed earthenware figure group depicting two seated men, Tam o Shanter and Souter Johnny, painted in polychrome enamel colours on a moulded base.
fig 1. Large Staffordshire Figure Tam O'shanter & Souter Johnny

The Figure is in good condition with just minor glaze nicks and paint flakes. There is no restoration.

Height: 13 inches ( 33 cm)

Delivery within the UK is included. If you would like a quote for overseas Shipping please ask.

Height
33cm (12.99")
Width
24.5cm (9.65")
Depth
9.5cm (3.74")
Date of Manufacture

Shaun King Antiques has dated this Staffordshire Pottery Figure Group to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA742836
Shaun King Antiques
Shaun King Antiques
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Third generation antiques dealer selling a wide range of large and small antiques pre 1920.

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A Victorian lead-glazed earthenware figure group depicting two seated men, Tam o Shanter and Souter Johnny, painted in polychrome enamel colours on a moulded base.
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Archive I A Victorian lead-glazed earthenware figure group depicting two seated men, Tam o Shanter and Souter Johnny, painted in polychrome enamel colours on a moulded base.

Large Staffordshire Figure Tam O'shanter & Souter Johnny

Archive II A Victorian lead-glazed earthenware figure group depicting two seated men, Tam o Shanter and Souter Johnny, painted in polychrome enamel colours on a moulded base. View II
Archive III A Victorian lead-glazed earthenware figure group depicting two seated men, Tam o Shanter and Souter Johnny, painted in polychrome enamel colours on a moulded base. View III
Archive IV A Victorian lead-glazed earthenware figure group depicting two seated men, Tam o Shanter and Souter Johnny, painted in polychrome enamel colours on a moulded base. View IV
Archive V A Victorian lead-glazed earthenware figure group depicting two seated men, Tam o Shanter and Souter Johnny, painted in polychrome enamel colours on a moulded base. View V
Archive VI A Victorian lead-glazed earthenware figure group depicting two seated men, Tam o Shanter and Souter Johnny, painted in polychrome enamel colours on a moulded base. View VI
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A Victorian lead-glazed earthenware figure group depicting two seated men, Tam o Shanter and Souter Johnny, painted in polychrome enamel colours on a moulded base.
LARGE STAFFORDSHIRE FIGURE TAM O'SHANTER & SOUTER JOHNNY
Ref: SA742836
A Victorian lead-glazed earthenware figure group depicting two seated men, Tam o Shanter and Souter Johnny, painted in polychrome enamel colours on a moulded base.
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Staffordshire figure groups are 19th-century press-moulded earthenware ornaments produced in the pottery districts of Staffordshire, England. They frequently depict literary characters, folklore figures, royalty, or theatrical subjects designed for decorative mantelpiece display.

These items were crafted using local earthenware clay pressed into plaster moulds, fired, and coated in a clear or pearlware lead glaze. Overglaze enamel decoration was subsequently applied by hand to add vibrant polychrome details.

Authentic 19th-century examples typically show signs of hand-painted enamel wear, fine glaze crazing, and smooth, unglazed bases with small air-release holes. The ceramic body often displays softer, slightly irregular moulding compared to sharp modern reproductions.

A Staffordshire figure group functions as an eccentric visual accent when styled alongside contemporary art on a bookshelf, curated mantelpiece, or console table, introducing historical character to eclectic or traditional interiors.

Dust ceramic figures regularly with a soft, dry microfibre cloth or fine bristle brush. Avoid immersing earthenware in water or applying chemical solvents, as liquid can penetrate glaze cracks and degrade porous underlying clay or overglaze paint.
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