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Staffordshire Pottery Musical Shepherds Group, C. 1830.
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Staffordshire Pottery Musical Shepherds Group, C. 1830.

18th century
Sold 17 July 2025 · Philip Carrol Antiques
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Staffordshire pottery Musical Shepherds bocage group, c. 1830. Modelled as two shepherds in 18th Century dress, seated on rocks, before a bocage. The shepherdess listens intently, whilst he plays music on a pipe.

The shepherds dog sits before him, whilst a goat, and a sheep lay before them.

Decorated in enamels, beneath a pearlware glaze.

Height – 27 cm, 10 5/8”.

Width – 15 cm, 6”.

Depth – 12 cm, 4 3/4”.

Condition – Repair to pipe, and her crook. Minor wear to the glaze.

Date of Manufacture

Philip Carrol Antiques has dated this Staffordshire Pottery Shepherds Group to the Georgian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
27cm (10.63")
Width
15cm (5.91")
Depth
12cm (4.72")
Reference Numbers
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SA1153863
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Staffordshire pottery Musical Shepherds bocage group, c. 1830. Modelled as two shepherds in 18th Century dress, seated on rocks, before a bocage. The shepherdess listens intently, whilst he plays music on a pipe.
fig 1. A hand-painted Staffordshire pottery group depicting a seated male shepherd playing an instrument alongside a female figure, a dog, and a lamb on a rocky base.
fig 1. Staffordshire Pottery Musical Shepherds Group, C. 1830.

The shepherds dog sits before him, whilst a goat, and a sheep lay before them.

Decorated in enamels, beneath a pearlware glaze.

Height – 27 cm, 10 5/8”.

Width – 15 cm, 6”.

Depth – 12 cm, 4 3/4”.

Condition – Repair to pipe, and her crook. Minor wear to the glaze.

Date of Manufacture

Philip Carrol Antiques has dated this Staffordshire Pottery Shepherds Group to the Georgian era.

Height
27cm (10.63")
Width
15cm (5.91")
Depth
12cm (4.72")
Reference Numbers
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SA1153863
Philip Carrol Antiques
Philip Carrol Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Dec 2017

Philip carrol antiques was established in 1983

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Archive I A hand-painted Staffordshire pottery group depicting a seated male shepherd playing an instrument alongside a female figure, a dog, and a lamb on a rocky base. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Staffordshire Pottery Musical Shepherds Group, C. 1830.

Archive II A hand-painted Staffordshire pottery group depicting a seated male shepherd playing an instrument alongside a female figure, a dog, and a lamb on a rocky base. View II
Archive III A hand-painted Staffordshire pottery group depicting a seated male shepherd playing an instrument alongside a female figure, a dog, and a lamb on a rocky base. View III
Archive IV A hand-painted Staffordshire pottery group depicting a seated male shepherd playing an instrument alongside a female figure, a dog, and a lamb on a rocky base. View IV
Archive V A hand-painted Staffordshire pottery group depicting a seated male shepherd playing an instrument alongside a female figure, a dog, and a lamb on a rocky base. View V
Archive VI A hand-painted Staffordshire pottery group depicting a seated male shepherd playing an instrument alongside a female figure, a dog, and a lamb on a rocky base. View VI
Archive VII A hand-painted Staffordshire pottery group depicting a seated male shepherd playing an instrument alongside a female figure, a dog, and a lamb on a rocky base. View VII
Archive VIII A hand-painted Staffordshire pottery group depicting a seated male shepherd playing an instrument alongside a female figure, a dog, and a lamb on a rocky base. View VIII
Archive IX A hand-painted Staffordshire pottery group depicting a seated male shepherd playing an instrument alongside a female figure, a dog, and a lamb on a rocky base. View IX
Archive X A hand-painted Staffordshire pottery group depicting a seated male shepherd playing an instrument alongside a female figure, a dog, and a lamb on a rocky base. View X
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A hand-painted Staffordshire pottery group depicting a seated male shepherd playing an instrument alongside a female figure, a dog, and a lamb on a rocky base.
Staffordshire pottery Musical Shepherds group, c. 1830.
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A hand-painted Staffordshire pottery group depicting a seated male shepherd playing an instrument alongside a female figure, a dog, and a lamb on a rocky base.
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  • ObjectDecorative Objects
  • Period18th century
  • StyleVictorian & Gothic
  • MaterialEarthenware, Glaze, Enamel
  • ColourMulticoloured
  • MotifsHand-painted enamels, Moulded earthenware, Pastoral scene, Foliate backdrop
  • SizeH 27 cm (11 in) x W 15 cm (6 in) x D 12 cm (5 in)

Staffordshire pottery figures were produced in the English potteries from the late 18th century through the Victorian era. These earthenware pieces often depicted pastoral scenes, literary characters, and contemporary events for working-class and middle-class homes.

These figures were typically made from local earthenware clay, hand-modelled or slip-cast in multiple piece moulds. They were hand-painted with underglaze colours or overglaze enamels and finished with a clear lead glaze before being fired in a kiln.

Authentic pieces generally exhibit characteristic crazing in the glaze, hollow bases with ventilation holes, hand-painted details with soft enamel colours, and minor firing imperfections consistent with 19th-century methods.

These figurative ceramics provide a colourful focal point when displayed on open shelving, mantelpieces, or enclosed glass cabinets, adding a touch of traditional English character to eclectic or classic interior schemes.

Keep ceramic figures out of direct sunlight to prevent pigment fading. Clean them gently with a dry, soft-bristled brush or a slightly damp lint-free cloth, avoiding harsh chemical cleaners and excessive moisture.
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