Victorian, circa 1880 Pair (matched) Staffordshire figures modeled as a large white eagle with outstretched wings, one clutching a lamb in it''s talons, the other a child.  More »

Victorian, circa 1880 Pair (matched) Staffordshire figures modeled as a large white eagle with outstretched wings, one clutching a lamb in it''s talons, the other a child. Crisp, detailed molding. Bright gilt decoration. Vent hole to reverse. Similar pair illustrated figure 2839/2840, page 233, Schiffer''s ''Victorian Staffordshire Figures 1835-1875'' Book 2, by A.& N. Harding. Good. Eagle/Lamb: Minor paint losses to ground. Gilt rubbed. Kiln effects: piece of kiln detritus underneath eagle''s right wing, and a firing hole underneath it''s left wing. Restoration to top section of left wing. Eagle/Child: No restoration. Paint losses to the rockwork and eagle''s beak. Some rubbing to gilt. Kiln effects: shrinkage crack to the eagle''s right wing (not visible from front); faint, over glazed shrinkage line to the child''s right leg. 10.75ins high   « Less

Victorian, circa 1870 Majolica performing lion figure. Standing on rectangular plinth base with mottled glazes on top and pink glaze around the edge. One front paw resting on  More »

Victorian, circa 1870 Majolica performing lion figure. Standing on rectangular plinth base with mottled glazes on top and pink glaze around the edge. One front paw resting on a pink ball, tail swishing across its side. Light brown glaze underneath the base with three stilt marks. Good. No restoration. No hairlines. Kiln effects: firing pit to reverse of base; small piece of kiln detritus to nose. Restored chips around the lower base edge. Repair to front legs and under feet of hind legs. Two restored flakes to paw on ball. Restoration of all four teeth. 9.25ins high, 14.5ins wide   « Less

Victorian, circa 1870 Pair Staffordshire figures depicting the British Lion and Napoleon. A large lion sits upon Napoleon. This model was probably produced at the time of the  More »

Victorian, circa 1870 Pair Staffordshire figures depicting the British Lion and Napoleon. A large lion sits upon Napoleon. This model was probably produced at the time of the Anglo-French war scare of 1860. Bright gilt decoration and base line. Creamy glaze with blue tinge. Vent hole to reverses. Similar figure illustrated on page 300, ''Staffordshire Portrait Figures'' by P. D. Gordon Pugh. Generally good. No restoration. No hairlines. Minor chips and a bruise to foot rim of left facing figure. Flake to one ear of each lion. Minor paint losses to both figures. Gilt rubbed. Minor wear to reverse of both figures. Kiln effects: two firing cracks to foot rim of right facing figure. Piece of kiln detritus caught inside right facing piece causing it to rattle. 9.75ins high   « Less

Victorian, circa 1850 Pair of Staffordshire figures which feature spaniels with legs and tails separately modelled, seated on an oval base. Russet and white version. Dull  More »

Victorian, circa 1850 Pair of Staffordshire figures which feature spaniels with legs and tails separately modelled, seated on an oval base. Russet and white version. Dull gilt base line and embellishment. Decorated in the round with decoration to the front and the reverse. Book reference not found. Right facing: Generally good. Kiln effects: firing crack to the back leg; shrinkage crack to the tail to the reverse; glaze pops to the russet enamel. Stabilized and retouched hairline to front leg. Retouching to the coat. Filled chip to the upper base edge. Left facing: Generally good. Kiln effects: firing crack to the tail; shrinkage crack along the mold join. Retouching to the russet enamels. Stabilized and retouched hairlines to the base Tallest is 5.5ins high, 6.1ins wide, 3.7ins depth   « Less

Victorian, circa 1860 Pair Staffordshire figures of a russet and white cow standing by a stream. Milkman in front of one, milkmaid in front of the other, both holding a  More »

Victorian, circa 1860 Pair Staffordshire figures of a russet and white cow standing by a stream. Milkman in front of one, milkmaid in front of the other, both holding a milking pail. Modeled on a naturalistic oval base with shredded clay decoration. All four legs of each cow are molded free. Dull gilt decoration and base line. Decorated all round. Vent hole to underside. Good. Milkman: Kiln effect: overall crazing. Repair to right arm. Repaired shrinkage crack to left arm. Restoration to hat brim. Restored chip to cow''s left horn. Retouching to the ground and shoes. Milkmaid: Flaking to hat brim and tip of cow''s left horn. A few paint losses to the ground and her underskirt. Kiln effect: overall crazing. Restored chip to underside. Restoration of the cow''s right horn and ear. Retouched flake to her dress. 8.5ins high   « Less

Victorian, circa 1850 Staffordshire Porcellaneous pastille burner which features a large twin storey cottage, stood on a rectangular base. Multi-coloured version. Dull gilt  More »

Victorian, circa 1850 Staffordshire Porcellaneous pastille burner which features a large twin storey cottage, stood on a rectangular base. Multi-coloured version. Dull gilt base line and embellishment. Decorated in the round with decoration to the front and the reverse. Book reference not found Generally good. Chips to the flowers. Kiln effects: kiln soot caught in the glaze to the sides and the reverse. Stabilized and retouched cracks to the base and the roof. Filled chips to the roof 9.4ins high, 7.9ins wide, 5.9ins depth   « Less

Victorian, circa 1860 Pair Staffordshire seated black and white Disraeli spaniels, each with one front leg molded free. Disraeli curls to forehead and back of head. Peach  More »

Victorian, circa 1860 Pair Staffordshire seated black and white Disraeli spaniels, each with one front leg molded free. Disraeli curls to forehead and back of head. Peach noses. Dull gilt collar, locket and chain. Decorated all round. Vent hole to underside. Good. No restoration. Right facing: A few small paint losses to front paws, and one to nose. Some rubbing to gilt. Kiln effects: kiln soot to forehead and the spaniel''s body; shrinkage line along the mold join to chest. Left facing: Tight hairline to underside. A few small paint losses to front right paw. Rubbing to gilt. Kiln effects: fine kiln soot to the spaniel''s body; shrinkage line along the mold join above tail. 9.5ins high   « Less

pre-Victorian, circa 1830 Pair of Obadiah Sherratt Staffordshire Pearlware figures with a Theatrical and Literary theme which feature ''Tam O''Shanter'' and ''Souter Johnny''  More »

pre-Victorian, circa 1830 Pair of Obadiah Sherratt Staffordshire Pearlware figures with a Theatrical and Literary theme which feature ''Tam O''Shanter'' and ''Souter Johnny'' holding drinks, seated on a square base. Multi-coloured version. Double base line painted in lustre. Decorated in the round with decoration to the front and the reverse. Vent hole to the underside. This piece represents characters from the Robert Burns poem, ''Tam o'' Shanter. Set in the late 18th century Ayr. Book reference,''Sherratt? A Natural Family of Staffordshire Figures'', by Malcolm & Judith Hodkinson, page 32, figure 44. Right facing: Good. Crack to back of chair, continues around side of chair. Kiln effects: kiln soot caught in the glaze in places. Filled chip to side of base. Left facing: Good. Kiln effects: a few specks of kiln soot caught in the glaze to the face. Filled chip to his nose. Neck reglued and join retouched Tallest is 6.7ins high, 2.9ins wide, 3.5ins depth   « Less

Victorian, circa 1860 Pair Staffordshire russet and white ''chunky'' spaniels, each with one front leg molded free. Dull gilt collar, locket and chain. Decorated all round.  More »

Victorian, circa 1860 Pair Staffordshire russet and white ''chunky'' spaniels, each with one front leg molded free. Dull gilt collar, locket and chain. Decorated all round. Vent hole to underside. Fair. Some rubbing to gilt. Right facing: Kiln effects: kiln soot caught in the glaze; overall crazing; piece of kiln detritus caught inside causing the spaniel to rattle. Repair to free molded leg. Restored chip to front left paw. Extensive repainting to the russet markings. Retouching to eyes, nose/muzzle. Left facing: Kiln effects: kiln soot caught in the glaze; overall crazing. Repair to free molded leg with restored flake to the paw. Restored chip to nose, right paw and tail. Extensive repainting to the russet markings and retouching to the eyes. 12.25ins high   « Less

Victorian, circa 1840 Staffordshire bust of the Primitive Methodist, William Clowes (1780-1851). He was born at Burslem, Staffordshire, on 12 March 1780, son of William  More »

Victorian, circa 1840 Staffordshire bust of the Primitive Methodist, William Clowes (1780-1851). He was born at Burslem, Staffordshire, on 12 March 1780, son of William Clowes, potter, and of Ann, daughter of Aaron Wedgwood, grandson of Gilbert Wedgwood and employed during his early years as a working potter. He was one of the founders of Primitive Methodism, and became one of the best-known preachers of the new society. Plaque to front of pedestal base with inscription ''W.M. CLOWES primitive methodist preacher''. Decorated all round. Printed maker''s mark to reverse ''B.S. & T. BURSLEM''. This is the mark of Barker, Sutton & Till, Sytch Pottery, 1834-1843. Generally good. No hairlines. Small flake to left arm and another underneath jacket. Slight wear to back of head. Kiln effect: stain to top of head. Extensive repairs to base. Restored chip to reverse of both shoulders. Retouched flake to nose and jacket. 10.5ins high   « Less