{"product_id":"staffordshire-19th-century-figurine-bagpiper-couple-clock-large-scottish-14","title":"Staffordshire 19th Century Figurine Bagpiper Couple Clock Large Scottish 14\"","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 Used, acceptable condition with age-related wear:The bagpiper's hat has a visible chip and paint loss (see close-up).Minor glaze imperfections, typical of hand-made Staffordshire items of this period.General wear to painted areas and base, but structure is intact with no major cracks.Clock face has some fading and smudging consistent with age.\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\u003eOccasion:\u003c\/strong\u003e All Occasions\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e Large\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Scottish\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 White\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e United Kingdom\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp datastart=\"163\" dataend=\"542\" class=\"\"\u003eThis is a genuine \u003cstrong datastart=\"181\" dataend=\"229\"\u003e19thcentury Staffordshire flatback figurine\u003c\/strong\u003e, depicting a \u003cstrong datastart=\"243\" dataend=\"292\"\u003eScottish Highland bagpiper and a seated woman\u003c\/strong\u003e atop a large, ornate base featuring a painted floral clock face. The couple is dressed in traditional period attire, complete with detailed tartan accents on their clothing, and handpainted embellishments typical of Victorian Staffordshire pottery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp datastart=\"544\" dataend=\"706\" class=\"\"\u003eThis is a substantial and visually striking piece, ideal for collectors and decorators who appreciate the character and craftsmanship of antique English ceramics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp datastart=\"708\" dataend=\"731\" class=\"\"\u003e \u003cstrong datastart=\"711\" dataend=\"731\"\u003eProduct Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul datastart=\"733\" dataend=\"1130\"\u003e\n\u003cli datastart=\"733\" dataend=\"771\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp datastart=\"735\" dataend=\"771\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong datastart=\"735\" dataend=\"744\"\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Flatback Mantel Figurine\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli datastart=\"772\" dataend=\"823\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp datastart=\"774\" dataend=\"823\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong datastart=\"774\" dataend=\"784\"\u003eTheme:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bagpiper and Woman \/ Scottish Couple\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli datastart=\"824\" dataend=\"862\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp datastart=\"826\" dataend=\"862\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong datastart=\"826\" dataend=\"837\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Staffordshire, England\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli datastart=\"863\" dataend=\"891\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp datastart=\"865\" dataend=\"891\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong datastart=\"865\" dataend=\"876\"\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/strong\u003e 19th Century\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli datastart=\"892\" dataend=\"938\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp datastart=\"894\" dataend=\"938\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong datastart=\"894\" dataend=\"907\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Glazed ceramic \/ earthenware\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli datastart=\"939\" dataend=\"980\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp datastart=\"941\" dataend=\"980\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong datastart=\"941\" dataend=\"952\"\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 14 inches \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli datastart=\"981\" dataend=\"1020\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp datastart=\"983\" dataend=\"1020\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong datastart=\"983\" dataend=\"993\"\u003eWidth:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 8 inches (20 cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli datastart=\"1021\" dataend=\"1042\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp datastart=\"1023\" dataend=\"1042\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong datastart=\"1023\" dataend=\"1034\"\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1531g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli datastart=\"1043\" dataend=\"1130\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp datastart=\"1045\" dataend=\"1130\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong datastart=\"1045\" dataend=\"1062\"\u003eColor Scheme:\u003c\/strong\u003e White with handpainted multicolored detailing, florals, and tartan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp datastart=\"1132\" dataend=\"1205\" class=\"\"\u003e \u003cstrong datastart=\"1135\" dataend=\"1149\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr datastart=\"1149\" dataend=\"1152\"\u003e\nUsed, \u003cstrong datastart=\"1158\" dataend=\"1182\"\u003eacceptable condition\u003c\/strong\u003e with agerelated wear:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul datastart=\"1206\" dataend=\"1523\"\u003e\n\u003cli datastart=\"1206\" dataend=\"1282\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp datastart=\"1208\" dataend=\"1282\" class=\"\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong datastart=\"1212\" dataend=\"1249\"\u003ebagpiper's hat has a visible chip\u003c\/strong\u003e and paint loss (see closeup).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli datastart=\"1283\" dataend=\"1370\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp datastart=\"1285\" dataend=\"1370\" class=\"\"\u003eMinor glaze imperfections, typical of handmade Staffordshire items of this period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli datastart=\"1371\" dataend=\"1460\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp datastart=\"1373\" dataend=\"1460\" class=\"\"\u003eGeneral wear to painted areas and base, but structure is intact with no major cracks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli datastart=\"1461\" dataend=\"1523\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp datastart=\"1463\" dataend=\"1523\" class=\"\"\u003eClock face has some fading and smudging consistent with age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp datastart=\"1525\" dataend=\"1576\" class=\"\"\u003e \u003cstrong datastart=\"1528\" dataend=\"1546\"\u003eBox Condition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr datastart=\"1546\" dataend=\"1549\"\u003e\n\u003cem datastart=\"1549\" dataend=\"1576\"\u003eNo original box included.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp datastart=\"1578\" dataend=\"2006\" class=\"\"\u003e \u003cstrong datastart=\"1581\" dataend=\"1615\"\u003eAbout Staffordshire Flatbacks:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr datastart=\"1615\" 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Made to stand against a wall or fireplace mantel, the rear of these figures was left flat, hence the name \"flatback.\" They often represented domestic scenes, royalty, or romantic couples, and are beloved for their folkart charm and naïve artistic quality.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Staffordshire","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52605236740443,"sku":null,"price":93.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0936\/4986\/3003\/files\/57_cb9a8782-a1a6-485a-a562-80a351e5e942.jpg?v=1773696972","url":"https:\/\/gifteduk.com\/products\/staffordshire-19th-century-figurine-bagpiper-couple-clock-large-scottish-14","provider":"Gifted UK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}