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Victorian Staffordshire Chicken Egg Crock C1860
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Victorian Staffordshire Chicken Egg Crock C1860

19th century
Description

This charming VICTORIAN STAFFORDSHIRE EGG CROCK dates from circa 1860.

The CHICKEN, sitting on her eggs, is well-highlighted with gilt decoration.

The condition is good with no restoration.

Height: 6.5 inches (16.5 cm)

Width: 7.5 inches (19 cm)

Depth: 5.5 inches (14 cm)

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

Date of Manufacture

Shaun King Antiques has dated this Staffordshire Hen Egg Crock to the Victorian era.

Independent Date Check ID 08444255
Dealer's Item DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques agingItem 125-170 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE VICTORIAN ERA:
Gilt decoration rubbed on high points: handling wear from domestic use.
Glazed underside without maker or import marks: manufacture before late-Victorian marking rules.
Hand-painted enamel details on the face: traditional mid-Victorian Staffordshire decorating shop work.
Moulded two-piece earthenware body: standard nest-tureen production technique.

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
16.5cm (6.50")
Width
19cm (7.48")
Depth
14cm (5.51")
Reference Numbers
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SA1063465
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Description
This charming VICTORIAN STAFFORDSHIRE EGG CROCK dates from circa 1860.

The CHICKEN, sitting on her eggs, is well-highlighted with gilt decoration.

The condition is good with no restoration.

Height: 6.5 inches (16.5 cm)

Width: 7.5 inches (19 cm)

Depth: 5.5 inches (14 cm)

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

Date of Manufacture

Shaun King Antiques has dated this Staffordshire Hen Egg Crock to the Victorian era.

Independent Date Report ID 08444255
Dealer's Item DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques datingVictorian era
Sellingantiques agingItem 125-170 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the Victorian era:
Gilt decoration rubbed on high points: handling wear from domestic use.
Glazed underside without maker or import marks: manufacture before late-Victorian marking rules.
Hand-painted enamel details on the face: traditional mid-Victorian Staffordshire decorating shop work.
Moulded two-piece earthenware body: standard nest-tureen production technique.

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
16.5cm (6.50")
Width
19cm (7.48")
Depth
14cm (5.51")
Reference Numbers
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SA1063465
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 white glazed earthenware egg crock moulded in the form of a hen sitting on a green and white basketweave nest with gilded feather accents.
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Archive I A Victorian white glazed earthenware egg crock moulded in the form of a hen sitting on a green and white basketweave nest with gilded feather accents.

Victorian Staffordshire Chicken Egg Crock C1860

Archive II A Victorian white glazed earthenware egg crock moulded in the form of a hen sitting on a green and white basketweave nest with gilded feather accents. View II
Archive III A Victorian white glazed earthenware egg crock moulded in the form of a hen sitting on a green and white basketweave nest with gilded feather accents. View III
Archive IV A Victorian white glazed earthenware egg crock moulded in the form of a hen sitting on a green and white basketweave nest with gilded feather accents. View IV
Archive V A Victorian white glazed earthenware egg crock moulded in the form of a hen sitting on a green and white basketweave nest with gilded feather accents. View V
Archive VI A Victorian white glazed earthenware egg crock moulded in the form of a hen sitting on a green and white basketweave nest with gilded feather accents. View VI
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A Victorian white glazed earthenware egg crock moulded in the form of a hen sitting on a green and white basketweave nest with gilded feather accents.
VICTORIAN STAFFORDSHIRE CHICKEN EGG CROCK c1860
Ref: SA1063465
A Victorian white glazed earthenware egg crock moulded in the form of a hen sitting on a green and white basketweave nest with gilded feather accents.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectEgg Holders
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialEarthenware, Glaze, Gilding
  • ColourWhite
  • MotifsHen-on-nest form, Basketweave base, Gilded wing details, Moulded feather texture
  • SizeH 16.5 cm (6 in) x W 19 cm (7 in) x D 14 cm (6 in)

This Victorian Staffordshire egg crock dates from circa 1860 and takes the form of a hen sitting upon a nest. Modelled in white earthenware with a high-gloss glaze, the piece features moulded feather textures across the bird, a green-tinted interior base, and delicate gilt accents highlighting the wings and crest. The lower section is formed as a woven basketweave container, supporting the nesting hen lid with an upright, plumed tail. Standing 16.5 cm high, 19 cm wide and 14 cm deep, the crock makes a practical and decorative storage vessel. Today, this antique ceramic fits well on a kitchen island or pantry shelf to hold eggs or small kitchen accessories, bringing a rustic farmhouse touch to a country-style interior. The structure remains in good condition with no restoration present.

FAQs

Staffordshire hen-on-nest egg crocks are decorative earthenware storage vessels produced predominantly in Staffordshire, England, during the nineteenth century. Designed as two-piece covered dishes, the upper section features a nesting chicken while the base resembles a woven basket.

These items were typically constructed from press-moulded earthenware, finished with a white lead glaze, underglaze or overglaze enamel accents, and subtle gilding along the feathers and crest.

Authentic Victorian examples often feature unglazed interior rim edges, fine glaze crazing, soft moulding details, and an unmarked base or simple impressed mould numbers rather than modern printed stamps.

A hen crock functions well as a practical or decorative display piece on a kitchen island, open shelf, or timber dresser, providing a traditional focal point in country-style interiors.

Glazed ceramics should be hand washed gently using warm water and mild detergent, avoiding prolonged soaking, abrasive pads, or dishwashers that could degrade the gilding.
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