What periods do these figures come from?

The listings span from the late Georgian period through the Victorian era up to the Edwardian period. Most examples date from the nineteenth century. Production methods evolved during these decades, moving from early pearlware pairs towards mass-produced Victorian flatbacks and later specialised factory pieces.

How were flatback figures displayed?

Flatback figures were specifically modelled with unadorned rears so they could sit flush against cottage mantelpieces or shelf backs. This saved space and focused all decorative detail on the front. They formed a central part of Victorian interior display, often arranged in pairs or symmetry beside other mantel ornaments.

What subjects are commonly depicted?

Subjects range from royal portraits and political figures to literary characters, historical events, and rustic animals. Figures of royalty like the Prince of Wales sit alongside characters from folk tales. Potters also produced moralizing temperance figures and biblical scenes to appeal to contemporary domestic values.

How do I distinguish early pieces?

Early pieces from the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries often utilise pearlware bodies with softer glaze characteristics and distinct modelling. Maker attributions, such as Lakin and Poole, provide firm dating evidence. Victorian pieces tend to show bolder enamel colours and heavier earthenware bases designed for robust display.

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A multicoloured staffordshire figure brings vibrant ceramic character to a room, capturing historical figures, literary tales, and rustic subjects in glazed earthenware.

Antique Minton Figurines of Gardeners with Flowers, C.1830.very Rare

19th century

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Antique Minton Figurines of Gardeners with Flowers, C.1830.very Rare

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Pair of Antique English Victorian Staffordshire Pottery Figures ~ "Sand" and "Beesums"

19th century

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Pair of Antique English Victorian Staffordshire Pottery Figures ~ "Sand" and "Beesums"

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Rare Pair Large Staffordshire Royal Goats C1860

19th century

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Rare Pair Large Staffordshire Royal Goats C1860

From Shaun King Antiques

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18th century

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English Pottery Toby Jug C1830

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Two Antique Staffordshire Dog Spill Vases C1860

19th century

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Two Antique Staffordshire Dog Spill Vases C1860

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Multicoloured Staffordshire Figure

Antique Minton Figurines of Gardeners with Flowers, C.1830.very Rare

Pair of Antique English Victorian Staffordshire Pottery Figures ~ "Sand" and "Beesums"

Rare Pair Large Staffordshire Royal Goats C1860

English Pottery Toby Jug C1830

Two Antique Staffordshire Dog Spill Vases C1860

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