Antique Victorian 1800s Staffordshire Flatback Figurine 3 Dancing Ladies 11"

Condition: Used

Condition Notes: Used, good condition for age. Notable details include:Typical glaze crazing consistent with ageSome dark marks and minor surface wear, especially on the baseOne glaze flake or small chip on the rear lower rimNo major cracks or repairs visible

Origin: Staffordshire

Antique: Yes

Year Manufactured: 1800

Manufacturer/ Type: Staffordshire

Colour: Multicoloured

Vintage: Yes

Original/Licensed Reproduction: Original

Item Height: 28cm

Style: Victorian

Features: Date-Lined

Production Style: Earthenware

Finish: Glossy

Handmade: Yes

Use: Decorative

Signed: No

Material: Earthenware,Ceramic

Date: c.1840-c.1900

Sub-Type: Pocket Watch Holder

Brand: Staffordshire

Type: Figurine

Product Type: Figurines

Era: Victorian (1837-1900)

Original/Reproduction: Antique Original

Theme: watch Holder

Time Period Manufactured: 1850-1899

Production Technique: Pottery

Country of Origin: United Kingdom

This item is an antique Staffordshire flatback figurine depicting three elegantly dressed dancing ladies in colorful handpainted attire. This 19thcentury English ceramic piece is richly detailed with floral skirts, flowing shawls, and vibrant foliage surrounding a circular opening at the top—possibly once intended as a spill vase or decorative mantle ornament.

This Staffordshire figure is an excellent example of Victorian era folk art ceramics, popular in homes for their charm and affordability.

Product Details:

• Brand/Origin: Staffordshire (England)

• Material: Ceramic / Earthenware

• Height: Approx. 11 inches 

• Width: Approx. 8 inches 

• Weight: 884g

• Design: Flatback with hollow back and circular cutout

• Color Scheme: Multicolor – navy blue, orange, pink, green, white

Design Highlights:

• Central female figure in a floral dress with orange sash and navy bodice

• Two flanking women in similarly styled attire with vibrant patterns

• Floral and foliage decoration above the figures, topped with two birds

Condition:
Used, good condition for age. Notable details include:

• Typical glaze crazing consistent with age

• Some dark marks and minor surface wear, especially on the base

• One glaze flake or small chip on the rear lower rim

• No major cracks or repairs visible

About Staffordshire Flatbacks:
Staffordshire flatback figures were produced throughout the 19th century for display on mantelpieces, often only detailed on the front (hence “flatback”). They depicted everything from royalty and famous actors to rural scenes and allegories. These pieces are prized for their charm, folkart aesthetic, and the individual handpainted touches each one bears.