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Grand Pair Antique Staffordshire Cats C1890
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Grand Pair Antique Staffordshire Cats C1890

19th century
Description

This CHARMING PAIR OF ANTIQUE STAFFORDSHIRE CATS, with original glass eyes, date from circa 1890. They have well-defined coats with sharp detail and very attractively moulded and painted faces. They stand 12.25 inches (31.5 cm) high.

The CATS are in good condition. There are some minor paint flakes and chipping to the tip of one ear of the left hand cat.

They display beautifully and will be much admired.

Height: 12.25 inches (31.5 cm)

Width: 7.25 inches (18.5 cm)

Depth: 8.5 inches (21.5 cm)

Delivery within the UK is included. We are happy to quote for Overseas Shipping on request.

Date of Manufacture

Shaun King Antiques has dated these Antique Staffordshire Cat Figures to the 1890s.

Independent Date Check ID 07640669
Dealer's Item Date1890s
Sellingantiques Date1890s
Sellingantiques agingItem 110-140 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1890s:
Inset glass eyes: figure production from the late 19th century onwards.
Vertical seams along the flanks: two-part press-moulded earthenware construction.
Darkened shelf wear to the unglazed foot rim: prolonged mantelpiece standing.
Circular vent hole in the glazed base: hollow-cast kiln firing method.

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
31.5cm (12.40")
Width
18.5cm (7.28")
Depth
21.5cm (8.46")
Reference Numbers
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SA948667
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Description
This CHARMING PAIR OF ANTIQUE STAFFORDSHIRE CATS, with original glass eyes, date from circa 1890. They have well-defined coats with sharp detail and very attractively moulded and painted faces. They stand 12.25 inches (31.5 cm) high.
fig 1. A pair of Victorian Staffordshire ceramic cat figurines painted in ginger and white fur detailing with moulded bow ties around their necks.
fig 1. Grand Pair Antique Staffordshire Cats C1890

The CATS are in good condition. There are some minor paint flakes and chipping to the tip of one ear of the left hand cat.

They display beautifully and will be much admired.

Height: 12.25 inches (31.5 cm)

Width: 7.25 inches (18.5 cm)

Depth: 8.5 inches (21.5 cm)

Delivery within the UK is included. We are happy to quote for Overseas Shipping on request.

Date of Manufacture

Shaun King Antiques has dated these Antique Staffordshire Cat Figures to the 1890s.

Independent Date Report ID 07640669
Dealer's Item Date1890s
Sellingantiques dating1890s
Sellingantiques agingItem 110-140 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1890s:
Inset glass eyes: figure production from the late 19th century onwards.
Vertical seams along the flanks: two-part press-moulded earthenware construction.
Darkened shelf wear to the unglazed foot rim: prolonged mantelpiece standing.
Circular vent hole in the glazed base: hollow-cast kiln firing method.

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
31.5cm (12.40")
Width
18.5cm (7.28")
Depth
21.5cm (8.46")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA948667
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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A pair of Victorian Staffordshire ceramic cat figurines painted in ginger and white fur detailing with moulded bow ties around their necks.
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Archive I A pair of Victorian Staffordshire ceramic cat figurines painted in ginger and white fur detailing with moulded bow ties around their necks.

Grand Pair Antique Staffordshire Cats C1890

Archive II A pair of Victorian Staffordshire ceramic cat figurines painted in ginger and white fur detailing with moulded bow ties around their necks. View II
Archive III A pair of Victorian Staffordshire ceramic cat figurines painted in ginger and white fur detailing with moulded bow ties around their necks. View III
Archive IV A pair of Victorian Staffordshire ceramic cat figurines painted in ginger and white fur detailing with moulded bow ties around their necks. View IV
Archive V A pair of Victorian Staffordshire ceramic cat figurines painted in ginger and white fur detailing with moulded bow ties around their necks. View V
Archive VI A pair of Victorian Staffordshire ceramic cat figurines painted in ginger and white fur detailing with moulded bow ties around their necks. View VI
Archive VII A pair of Victorian Staffordshire ceramic cat figurines painted in ginger and white fur detailing with moulded bow ties around their necks. View VII
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A pair of Victorian Staffordshire ceramic cat figurines painted in ginger and white fur detailing with moulded bow ties around their necks.
GRAND PAIR ANTIQUE STAFFORDSHIRE CATS c1890
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A pair of Victorian Staffordshire ceramic cat figurines painted in ginger and white fur detailing with moulded bow ties around their necks.
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  • ObjectFigurines
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialEarthenware, Glaze, Paint
  • ColourGinger and White
  • MotifsMoulded bow ties, Hand-painted fur detailing, Upright seated pose
  • SizeH 31.5 cm (12 in) x W 18.5 cm (7 in) x D 21.5 cm (8 in)

These Victorian Staffordshire figurines depict a matched pair of cats created around 1890 from earthenware with a painted and glazed finish. The pieces are modelled in an upright seated pose, decorated in ginger and white with hand-painted fur detailing, original glass eyes, and moulded bow ties around their necks. They show signs of age through minor paint flakes and chipping to the tip of one ear. Each figure measures 31.5 cm high, 18.5 cm wide, and 21.5 cm deep. They bring an English Country House design vibe to domestic spaces, traditionally suited for display on a mantelpiece in a living room, study, or hallway. The matching pair provides decorative symmetry when arranged together on a flat surface as part of a traditional interior display.

FAQs

Staffordshire pottery refers to lead-glazed earthenware figures and vessels manufactured in the Staffordshire region of England, predominantly during the 18th and 19th centuries. Production peaked during the Victorian era, when factories created press-moulded figures designed as affordable decorative ornaments for domestic homes.

These figures were constructed from local earthenware clay pressed into multi-part plaster moulds. After the initial firing into a biscuit state, the pieces were coated in lead glaze, refired, and subsequently decorated with hand-painted enamel colours and lustre glazes.

Authentic 19th-century pieces usually possess a small release hole on the reverse or underside to prevent exploding in the kiln, along with minor glaze crazing and soft wear to the base. They often feature hollow interiors, hand-painted details with slight brushwork variations, and flat or unglazed backs designed to sit against a wall.

Positioning a symmetrical pair on a fireplace mantelpiece, sideboard top, or within a curated bookshelf creates visual balance. Combining traditional ceramics with clean-lined modern furniture provides an engaging textural and historical contrast in contemporary living spaces.

Dust the surfaces gently using a soft, dry microfibre cloth or a soft-bristled brush. Avoid immersing the figures in water or using abrasive chemical cleaners, as water can penetrate fine crazing lines and damage underlying unglazed earthenware or delicate overglaze enamels.
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