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Staffordshire Flat Back Figurine Of A Couple Under A Bower Of Vines
Dursley, United Kingdom
£122 per item
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Item details
Height
35.5 cm
Width
24.0 cm
Depth
9.0 cm
Wear conditions
Good
Wear conditions
Excellent
Shows little to no signs of wear and tear.
Good
May show slight traces of use in keeping with age. Most vintage and antique items fit into this condition.
Average
Likely to show signs of some light scratching and ageing but still remains in a fair condition.
Apparent Wear and Tear
Visible signs of previous use including scratches, chips or stains.
Please refer to condition report, images or make a seller enquiry for additional information.
Description
This Staffordshire flatback showing a [presumably] Scottish courting couple under a bower of fruiting vines is a particularly large example and dates from around the middle of the 19th century. Queen Victoria and Albert had promoted a fashion for 'traditional' Scottish dress (the man is wearing a kilt and a Balmoral bonnet) with their visits to their new home, Balmoral Castle in Aberdeenshire which they bought in 1852.
Staffordshire flatbacks and other animal and character figures had been produced from the mid-18th century, and by the Victorian period could be produced in both the Staffordshire potteries and in Scotland. They were relatively cheaply produced, usually being made from press moulded or slip-cast earthenware, and hand painted quickly without too much attention to realism or detail. This gives them their naïve but charming quality and each one is unique as the paint colours can vary according to the whim of the decorator.
They were intended for display on mantle shelves and dressers in cottages and modest houses, and can suffer from damage and repair - this one has escaped any major damage that we have found, though there are some noticeable firing cracks (it's a big bit of clay to fire, even though it's made hollow). Some of the paintwork, particularly on the vine leaves, has flaked, but overall is in good condition for its age.
Height approx. 35.5cm
Width approx.24cm
Depth approx. 9cm
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Estimated delivery time
Less than one week
Free collection available
Yes
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