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Pair Staffordshire Musicians on Horseback C1860
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Pair Staffordshire Musicians on Horseback C1860

19th century
Description

This delightful PAIR OF VICTORIAN STAFFORDSHIRE FIGURES, modelled as MUSICIANS ON HORSEBACK, date from circa 1860.

The lady musician is playing a tambourine and the gentleman musician is clasping a long wind instrument.

The FIGURES are in good condition. There is no restoration.

They display beautifully.

Height: 11.5 inches (29 cm)

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

Physical Dimensions
Height
29cm (11.42")
Width
23cm (9.06")
Depth
7cm (2.76")
Declaration

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

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Description
This delightful PAIR OF VICTORIAN STAFFORDSHIRE FIGURES, modelled as MUSICIANS ON HORSEBACK, date from circa 1860.
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The lady musician is playing a tambourine and the gentleman musician is clasping a long wind instrument.
Shaun King Antiques
fig 1. A pair of Victorian Staffordshire white earthenware equestrian figures depicting male and female musicians seated on horses with hand-painted green, orange, and gilt accents.
fig 1. Pair Staffordshire Musicians on Horseback C1860

The FIGURES are in good condition. There is no restoration.

They display beautifully.

Height: 11.5 inches (29 cm)

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

Height
29cm (11.42")
Width
23cm (9.06")
Depth
7cm (2.76")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
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SA960899
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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Archive I A pair of Victorian Staffordshire white earthenware equestrian figures depicting male and female musicians seated on horses with hand-painted green, orange, and gilt accents.

Pair Staffordshire Musicians on Horseback C1860

Archive II A pair of Victorian Staffordshire white earthenware equestrian figures depicting male and female musicians seated on horses with hand-painted green, orange, and gilt accents. View II
Archive III A pair of Victorian Staffordshire white earthenware equestrian figures depicting male and female musicians seated on horses with hand-painted green, orange, and gilt accents. View III
Archive IV A pair of Victorian Staffordshire white earthenware equestrian figures depicting male and female musicians seated on horses with hand-painted green, orange, and gilt accents. View IV
Archive V A pair of Victorian Staffordshire white earthenware equestrian figures depicting male and female musicians seated on horses with hand-painted green, orange, and gilt accents. View V
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A pair of Victorian Staffordshire white earthenware equestrian figures depicting male and female musicians seated on horses with hand-painted green, orange, and gilt accents.
PAIR STAFFORDSHIRE MUSICIANS ON HORSEBACK c1860
Ref: SA960899
A pair of Victorian Staffordshire white earthenware equestrian figures depicting male and female musicians seated on horses with hand-painted green, orange, and gilt accents.
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Staffordshire flatback figures are lead-glazed earthenware ornaments produced in Staffordshire, England, predominantly during the 19th century. Designed with unmodeled flat posteriors to sit flush against walls or fireplace surrounds, they often depicted figures from folk culture, royalty, and daily life.

These figures were created using press moulds filled with earthenware clay, fired in kilns, and subsequently hand-decorated with overglaze enamel paint and gilt details. The hollow design and flat back allowed for efficient production and reduced kiln space usage during manufacture.

Authentic Victorian examples typically show visible press-mould seams, simple unglazed bases, age-appropriate glaze crazing, and lightweight ceramic construction. They generally lack maker marks, featuring distinct hand-applied decoration and minor hand-modelling variations.

Place figures symmetrically on a fireplace mantelpiece, sideboard top, or within an open bookcase layout to anchor a room vignette. The classic white ground and accent glazes complement both traditional interiors and modern minimalist displays.

Clean the surfaces by dusting lightly with a soft microfibre cloth or clean, dry artist brush to protect the original overglaze enamel. Avoid immersing porous ceramics in water or using harsh chemical solvents, which can damage original paintwork and gilding.
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