Antique 19th c Victorian Staffordshire Style Figurines Grapes & Harvester couple

Condition: Used

Condition Notes: Condition:This is a beautiful pair of antique Staffordshire-style figurines, sold as-is. They are in very good condition for their age, showing some signs of wear and crazing consistent with a piece from the 19th century. There are no chips or cracks visible. Please examine all photos carefully as they are part of the description. The base is hollow and the pair together weigh approximately 1.040 kg. The figurines stand around 9.5 inches tall.

Origin: Staffordshire

Antique: Yes

Signed: No

Material: Ceramic, Pottery

Subject: Harvesters, Couple

Colour: Multicoloured

Vintage: Yes

Brand: Staffordshire

Type: Figurine

Era: Victorian (1837-1900)

Original/Licensed Reproduction: Original

Item Height: 9.5 in

Theme: Victorian, Rural

Style: Victorian

Original/Reproduction: Original

Time Period Manufactured: 1850-1899

Production Style: Art Pottery

Production Technique: Pottery

Country of Origin: United Kingdom

Item Weight: 1.04 kg

Handmade: Yes

Condition:

This is a beautiful pair of antique Staffordshire-style figurines, sold as-is. They are in very good condition for their age, showing some signs of wear and crazing consistent with a piece from the 19th century. There are no chips or cracks visible. Please examine all photos carefully as they are part of the description. The base is hollow and the pair together weigh approximately 1.040 kg. The figurines stand around 11.5 inches tall.

Historic Background:

This charming pair of figurines, depicting a male and female harvester with baskets of grapes, are in the style of 19th-century Staffordshire pottery. Originally, Staffordshire figurines were made in England in the Staffordshire region and were very popular among the middle class. They were often used to decorate mantelshelves and were known for their vibrant hand-painted details and rustic charm.

Figurines with subjects like these, depicting rural life or mythological figures, were particularly sought after. While it's difficult to pinpoint the exact date and manufacturer without a specific maker's mark, the style and feel of this pair are consistent with pieces made during the mid-to-late Victorian era.

Details:

• Type: Staffordshire-style figurines

• Subject: Harvester Couple with Grapes

• Era: Likely 19th Century, Victorian

• Material: Glazed ceramic / pottery

• Height: Approximately 9.5 inches (24 cm)

• Weight: 1.040 kg for the pair

• Origin: Unmarked, but in the style of English Staffordshire pottery.

These figurines would make a wonderful addition to any collection of antique pottery or as a unique decorative piece for your home. They are a true testament to the craftsmanship and artistic sensibilities of a bygone era.

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