{"product_id":"antique-19th-c-victorian-staffordshire-style-figurines-grapes-harvester-couple","title":"Antique 19th c Victorian Staffordshire Style Figurines Grapes \u0026 Harvester couple","description":"\u003cp style=\"\\'word-wrap:\" break-word\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e  Used\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"\\'word-wrap:\" break-word\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e United Kingdom\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Staffordshire\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAntique:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSigned:\u003c\/strong\u003e No\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Porcelain\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e Couple\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Multicoloured\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Staffordshire\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Figurine\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Victorian (1837-1900)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal\/Licensed Reproduction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Victorian\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction Style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Art Pottery\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTime Period Manufactured:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1850-1899\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction Technique:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pottery\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Glossy\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandmade:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a beautiful pair of antique Staffordshirestyle figurines, sold asis. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHistoric Background:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis charming pair of figurines, depicting a male and female harvester with baskets of grapes, are in the style of 19thcentury 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 handpainted details and rustic charm.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFigurines 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 midtolate Victorian era.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDetails:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eType:\u003c\/b\u003e Staffordshirestyle figurines\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSubject:\u003c\/b\u003e Harvester Couple with Grapes\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEra:\u003c\/b\u003e Likely 19th Century, Victorian\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e Glazed ceramic \/ pottery\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHeight:\u003c\/b\u003e Approximately 9.5 inches (24 cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.040 kg for the pair\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/b\u003e Unmarked, but in the style of English Staffordshire pottery.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eShips from the United Kingdom. Please contact me with any questions.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Staffordshire","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52604832711003,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0936\/4986\/3003\/files\/57_96cb77a0-3dc1-4196-9480-9d98f2d42e8e.png?v=1773690548","url":"https:\/\/gifteduk.com\/products\/antique-19th-c-victorian-staffordshire-style-figurines-grapes-harvester-couple","provider":"Gifted UK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}