Antique Staffordshire Sampson Smith 11" 1851 Figurine Lady with Game Birds Vase

Condition: Used

Condition Notes: Acceptable vintage condition with visible wear and flaws:Paint loss around the vase rim and edgesChips and glaze loss, especially around the tree rim and bonnet areaFiring flaws and surface cracks typical of period Staffordshire wareSome wear to the gold banding on the base

Country of Origin: United Kingdom

Occasion: All Occasions

Size: Medium

Material: Porcelain

Year Manufactured: 1851

Item Length: 11 in

Subject: Bird

Colour: Multicoloured

Brand: Staffordshire

Department: Girls

Type: Figurine

Number in Pack: 1

Style: Victorian

Original/Reproduction: Original

Finish: Antique

Room: Any Room

Handmade: Yes

This item is an antique Sampson Smith Staffordshire figurine, dated 1851, featuring a countryside lady with a basket and two game birds beside a tree trunk spill vase. Beautifully handpainted in vibrant glazes with striking detailing, this piece exemplifies mid19thcentury English ceramic artistry.

The figure wears a traditional dress with a patterned apron and a pink bonnet, standing next to a hollowedout tree trunk vase glazed in vivid green and orange. It’s an excellent display piece and a fine example of Victorian Staffordshire pottery.

Product Details:

• Brand: Sampson Smith

• Marked: Sampson Smith 1851, Longton (impressed to base)

• Material: Glazed earthenware

• Theme: Country Lady with Game

• Type: Spill Vase Figurine

• Height: Approximately 11in

• Weight: 959g

• Color Palette: Green, red, blue, gold, white, and orange

Design Highlights:

• Woman in a bonnet holding a pheasant and basket

• Hollow spill vase tree trunk in bright green and orange glaze

• Gold detailing around the base and accents throughout

• Embossed and painted with deep color variation and natural motifs

Condition:
Acceptable vintage condition with visible wear and flaws:

• Paint loss around the vase rim and edges

• Chips and glaze loss, especially around the tree rim and bonnet area

• Firing flaws and surface cracks typical of period Staffordshire ware

• Some wear to the gold banding on the base

Despite the wear, the figurine retains a strong visual presence and integrity, suitable for collectors who appreciate characterrich antique pieces.

About Sampson Smith:
Sampson Smith was a renowned Staffordshire pottery manufacturer based in Longton, England, known for its figurative and decorative wares from the mid1800s. Their pieces are highly valued today for their colorful charm and detailed storytelling through ceramics.