Staffordshire Figure Painted Couple with Goat Mantel Vase Victorian 8" antique

Condition: Used

Condition Notes: Some paint wear and fading, particularly on facial details and clothing.Chips and glaze loss visible on the tree foliage clusters and hat edges.Surface soiling and minor age-related imperfections present.No major cracks or repairs detected.Displays well despite wear and aging.

Country of Origin: United Kingdom

Origin: Staffordshire

Material: Porcelain

Subject: Couple

Colour: Multicoloured

Vintage: Yes

Brand: Staffordshire

Type: Figurine

Original/Licensed Reproduction: Original

Style: Victorian

Backstamp: Painted

Production Technique: Pottery

Handmade: Yes

This item is a charming antique Staffordshire ceramic figure depicting a pastoral couple with a goat, accompanied by a tree trunk spill vase. Likely produced in the midtolate 19th century, this handpainted figure showcases traditional Victorian detailing, from the gentleman’s pink breeches to the lady’s colorful patterned dress and bonnet. The figure measures approximately 8 inches in height (as seen in the image with the measuring tape).

The back is unglazed and textured, typical of Staffordshire flatback figures, designed to be displayed on a mantelpiece. The hollow tree trunk at the rear served as a spill vase for storing tapers or matches.

Product Details:

• Brand/Origin: Staffordshire (likely English origin)

• Type: Flatback Spill Vase Figurine

• Material: Ceramic / Pottery

• Color: Multicolor handpainted

• Theme: Pastoral Couple with Goat

• Height: Approx. 8 inches (20 cm)

Condition:
Acceptable  condition

• Some paint wear and fading, particularly on facial details and clothing.

• Chips and glaze loss visible on the tree foliage clusters and hat edges.

• Surface soiling and minor agerelated imperfections present.

• No major cracks or repairs detected.

• Displays well despite wear and aging.

Box Condition:
No original box included.

History of Staffordshire Figures:
Staffordshire figurines were massproduced in England from the early 18th to the 19th centuries, becoming immensely popular in Victorian homes. They were often displayed on fireplaces and mantels, and their subjects ranged from royalty and famous figures to rural scenes and animals. The flatback design meant they were often only detailed on the front, allowing them to sit flush against walls or furniture.

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