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Staffordshire Pottery Flatback – Nautical Man and Woman with Clock
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Staffordshire Pottery Flatback – Nautical Man and Woman with Clock

19th century
Description

A delightful piece of Staffordshire Pottery - a flatback featuring a Man and Woman standing on a mound with a clock between them and a bowl of fruit at their feet. Both charming and unusual.

Very Good Condition - no chips.

Circa: 1870

About Staffordshire Pottery:

Middle class Victorians loved clutter. On every table stood figures, animals, vases, and other ornaments produced by the Staffordshire potteries.

A combination of the right clays, inventive potters such as Josiah Wedgwood and available labour made the Staffordshire district the centre of the china industry. Many small forgotten factories as well as the giants such as Spode, Wedgwood, Adams, clustered in the towns of Burslem, Cobridge, Fenton, Longton, Stoke and Tunstall, now incorporated in the present day town of Stoke-on-Trent.

England’s Industrial Revolution coincided almost exactly with the start of Queen Victoria's reign in 1837, creating wealth from industry. The new middle classes were eager to emulate their betters by decorating their homes with objects similar to costly Meissen and Chelsea figures, and Staffordshire potters obliged by turning out painted and glazed pottery greyhounds, houses, sheep, dogs, cattle and more exotic animals such as zebras and elephants. Figures of gods and goddesses, examples drawn from literature, famous political and military men and above all, representations of royalty, all found homes in England and America.

All of the items that we advertise for sale have been as accurately described as possible and are in excellent condition, unless otherwise stated. Please note that we are also able to arrange a full shipping service for our customers.

We offer a 14 day returns policy. In the unlikely event that you are not completely satisfied with your purchase we will issue a full refund of the purchase price less the return transport costs with an approved courier once an item is received by us in the same condition as it was originally dispatched.

We look forward to being of service.

Physical Dimensions
Height
24cm (9.45")
Width
16cm (6.30")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Declaration

Gertrude Antiques has dated this Staffordshire Pottery Flatback Figure to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA771307
Dealers Internal Reference
10238
Description
A delightful piece of Staffordshire Pottery - a flatback featuring a Man and Woman standing on a mound with a clock between them and a bowl of fruit at their feet. Both charming and unusual.

Very Good Condition - no chips.

fig 1. Victorian Staffordshire earthenware flatback figure displaying a nautical man and woman standing on either side of a painted clock face.
fig 1. Staffordshire Pottery Flatback – Nautical Man and Woman with Clock

Circa: 1870

About Staffordshire Pottery:

Middle class Victorians loved clutter.

On every table stood figures, animals, vases, and other ornaments produced by the Staffordshire potteries.
Gertrude Antiques

A combination of the right clays, inventive potters such as Josiah Wedgwood and available labour made the Staffordshire district the centre of the china industry. Many small forgotten factories as well as the giants such as Spode, Wedgwood, Adams, clustered in the towns of Burslem, Cobridge, Fenton, Longton, Stoke and Tunstall, now incorporated in the present day town of Stoke-on-Trent.

fig 2. Victorian Staffordshire earthenware flatback figure displaying a nautical man and woman standing on either side of a painted clock face.
fig 2. Staffordshire Pottery Flatback – Nautical Man and Woman with Clock

England’s Industrial Revolution coincided almost exactly with the start of Queen Victoria's reign in 1837, creating wealth from industry. The new middle classes were eager to emulate their betters by decorating their homes with objects similar to costly Meissen and Chelsea figures, and Staffordshire potters obliged by turning out painted and glazed pottery greyhounds, houses, sheep, dogs, cattle and more exotic animals such as zebras and elephants. Figures of gods and goddesses, examples drawn from literature, famous political and military men and above all, representations of royalty, all found homes in England and America.

All of the items that we advertise for sale have been as accurately described as possible and are in excellent condition, unless otherwise stated. Please note that we are also able to arrange a full shipping service for our customers.

We offer a 14 day returns policy. In the unlikely event that you are not completely satisfied with your purchase we will issue a full refund of the purchase price less the return transport costs with an approved courier once an item is received by us in the same condition as it was originally dispatched.

We look forward to being of service.

Height
24cm (9.45")
Width
16cm (6.30")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Date of Manufacture

Gertrude Antiques has dated this Staffordshire Pottery Flatback Figure to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA771307
Dealers Internal Ref
10238
Gertrude Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Dec 2016
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Archive I Victorian Staffordshire earthenware flatback figure displaying a nautical man and woman standing on either side of a painted clock face.

Staffordshire Pottery Flatback – Nautical Man and Woman with Clock

Archive II Victorian Staffordshire earthenware flatback figure displaying a nautical man and woman standing on either side of a painted clock face. View II
Archive III Victorian Staffordshire earthenware flatback figure displaying a nautical man and woman standing on either side of a painted clock face. View III
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Victorian Staffordshire earthenware flatback figure displaying a nautical man and woman standing on either side of a painted clock face.
Staffordshire Pottery Flatback – Nautical Man and Woman With Clock
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Victorian Staffordshire earthenware flatback figure displaying a nautical man and woman standing on either side of a painted clock face.
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Staffordshire pottery flatback figures are earthenware ornaments produced in Staffordshire, England, during the 19th century, designed with a flat unglazed reverse to sit flush against a wall or chimney breast.

These figures were press-moulded from earthenware clay, fired, and finished with a white lead glaze before being decorated with hand-painted enamel colours and gilt accents.

Authentic 19th-century pieces feature press-moulded hollow bases, small air release holes, crazed lead glazes, hand-applied enamel details, and an unpainted flat back designed to rest against a mantelpiece.

A Staffordshire flatback figure can be positioned as a focal point on a mantelpiece, styled within a bookshelf vignette alongside contemporary ceramics, or placed on a console table to add historical interest.

Dust the ceramic gently with a soft microfibre cloth or dry soft-bristled brush, avoiding water immersion or harsh detergents that could damage cold-painted details or gilt embellishments.
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