Staffordshire Clock 14" Mantel Figure Wornbase scottish Couple Seated Over Dial

Condition: Used

Condition Notes: Acceptable antique condition with worn base:Glaze chips on the base and figure detailsNoticeable paint wear on clothing and instrumentCrazing throughout (consistent with age)Chip on the rear edge of the baseNo visible cracks or repairs

Country of Origin: United Kingdom

Occasion: All Occasions

Size: Large

Material: Porcelain

Item Length: 14 in

Subject: Girl

Colour: Multicoloured

Brand: Staffordshire

Type: Figurine

Department: Girls

Number in Pack: 1

Style: Scottish

Original/Reproduction: Original

Finish: Antique

Room: Any Room

Handmade: Yes

This item is a genuine 19th century Staffordshire flatback figurine, featuring a Highland gentleman with bagpipes and a seated lady beside a decorative molded clock face. Handpainted in vibrant glazes with folkstyle floral details, this charming piece embodies the warmth and character of Victorianera Staffordshire pottery.

A fine example of mid19thcentury English ceramic art, it was designed to adorn the mantelpiece of a Victorian home, offering both decorative appeal and cultural storytelling.

Product Details:

• Origin: Staffordshire, England

• Date: 19th Century (Victorian era)

• Material: Glazed earthenware

• Type: Flatback Mantel Figure

• Theme: Highland Piper & Lady with Clock

• Height: Approx. 30 cm

• Width: Approx. 19 cm

• Weight: 1660g

• Color Palette: Multicolor with floral motifs and blacklined molded clock face

Design Highlights:

• Gentleman in Highland garb with feathered bonnet and bagpipes

• Lady in dotted dress seated at his side

• Molded clock face (decorative only) framed by painted vines and floral accents

• Traditional Staffordshire palette with naïve charm

Condition:
Acceptable antique condition with worn areas:

• Glaze chips on the base and figure details

• Noticeable paint wear on clothing and instrument

• Crazing throughout (consistent with age)

• Chip on the rear edge of the base

• No visible cracks or repairs

About Staffordshire Mantel Figures:
Popular in the 1800s, Staffordshire flatbacks were crafted for middleclass homes and placed on mantelpieces. They depicted a range of subjects—from royalty and famous figures to romantic couples and folk heroes—often with simplified, colorful designs. The molded clock motif was a common decorative element that gave an illusion of luxury timepieces.