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Antique English Victorian Staffordshire Pottery Royal Portrait Figure ~ "Napoleon III"
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Antique English Victorian Staffordshire Pottery Royal Portrait Figure ~ "Napoleon III"

19th century
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A large and imposing, well coloured and titled, Mid 19th Century, Antique English Victorian Staffordshire Pottery Royal Portrait Figure of Napoleon III, Charles Louis Napoleon Bonaparte { 1808 - 1873 }, Emperor of France ~ P C93 ~ H 733, the title in raised capitals reading "LOUIS NAPOLEON". Britain's ally in the Crimean War here stands bare-headed, in military uniform, cocked hat in his right hand, his left hand on his hip; to his right is a pedestal.

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Physical Dimensions
Height
40.6cm (15.98")
Width
14.6cm (5.75")
Depth
10.16cm (4.00")
Declaration

Applecross Antiques has dated this Staffordshire Napoleon Portrait Figure to the 19th Century.

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SA866006
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AEVSPRPFNIIIH7332-24
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Description
A large and imposing, well coloured and titled, Mid 19th Century, Antique English Victorian Staffordshire Pottery Royal Portrait Figure of Napoleon III, Charles Louis Napoleon Bonaparte { 1808 - 1873 }, Emperor of France ~ P C93 ~ H 733, the title in raised capitals reading "LOUIS NAPOLEON".
Britain's ally in the Crimean War here stands bare-headed, in military uniform, cocked hat in his right hand, his left hand on his hip; to his right is a pedestal.
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fig 1. A Victorian Staffordshire earthenware figure depicting Louis Napoleon III in a cobalt blue military tunic, white trousers, black boots, and carrying a bicorne hat.
fig 1. Antique English Victorian Staffordshire Pottery Royal Portrait Figure ~ "Napoleon III"

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Height
40.6cm (15.98")
Width
14.6cm (5.75")
Depth
10.16cm (4.00")
Date of Manufacture

Applecross Antiques has dated this Staffordshire Napoleon Portrait Figure to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA866006
Dealers Internal Ref
AEVSPRPFNIIIH7332-24
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Archive I A Victorian Staffordshire earthenware figure depicting Louis Napoleon III in a cobalt blue military tunic, white trousers, black boots, and carrying a bicorne hat.

Antique English Victorian Staffordshire Pottery Royal Portrait Figure ~ "Napoleon III"

Archive II A Victorian Staffordshire earthenware figure depicting Louis Napoleon III in a cobalt blue military tunic, white trousers, black boots, and carrying a bicorne hat. View II
Archive III A Victorian Staffordshire earthenware figure depicting Louis Napoleon III in a cobalt blue military tunic, white trousers, black boots, and carrying a bicorne hat. View III
Archive IV A Victorian Staffordshire earthenware figure depicting Louis Napoleon III in a cobalt blue military tunic, white trousers, black boots, and carrying a bicorne hat. View IV
Archive V A Victorian Staffordshire earthenware figure depicting Louis Napoleon III in a cobalt blue military tunic, white trousers, black boots, and carrying a bicorne hat. View V
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A Victorian Staffordshire earthenware figure depicting Louis Napoleon III in a cobalt blue military tunic, white trousers, black boots, and carrying a bicorne hat.
Antique English Victorian Staffordshire Pottery Royal Portrait Figure ~ "Napoleon III"
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A Victorian Staffordshire earthenware figure depicting Louis Napoleon III in a cobalt blue military tunic, white trousers, black boots, and carrying a bicorne hat.
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Antiques are the ultimate green purchase. By choosing historical pieces over newly manufactured goods, you completely eliminate the carbon footprint of modern mass production while preserving exceptional, timeless craftsmanship.

Staffordshire portrait figures are earthenware ornaments manufactured in Staffordshire, England, primarily during the 19th century. These press-moulded lead-glazed ceramics depicted popular public figures, royalty, military heroes, and theatrical personalities for display in Victorian homes.

These figures were cast from earthenware clay using multi-part plaster moulds before undergoing an initial firing. Craftsmen painted details using overglaze enamel colours and gold gilding, followed by a second lower-temperature firing to set the pigments.

Authentic 19th-century Staffordshire figures typically exhibit soft lead glazes, visible mould seam lines, an unglazed base with a small firing hole, and age-appropriate glaze crazing. The reverse side is often sparsely decorated or flattened, designed specifically for placement against a wall or mantelpiece.

Display the figure on a mantelpiece, floating wall shelf, or within a styled bookcase alongside antique books and brass accents. Pairing historic ceramic figures with a contemporary minimalist backdrop creates an engaging visual contrast in eclectic or traditional spaces.

Dust the figure regularly using a soft, dry microfibre cloth or a soft-bristled brush. Avoid immersing the piece in water or applying chemical cleaners, as moisture can penetrate glaze crazing and damage delicate overglaze enamels or gilding.
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