{"product_id":"staffordshire-figure-painted-couple-with-goat-mantel-vase-victorian-8-antique","title":"Staffordshire Figure Painted Couple with Goat Mantel Vase Victorian 8\" antique","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 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e United Kingdom\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Staffordshire\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 Multicoloured\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\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\u003eOriginal\/Licensed Reproduction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Victorian\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBackstamp:\u003c\/strong\u003e Painted\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction Technique:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pottery\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandmade:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp datastart=\"120\" dataend=\"587\" class=\"\"\u003eThis 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).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp datastart=\"589\" dataend=\"797\" class=\"\"\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp datastart=\"799\" dataend=\"822\" class=\"\"\u003e \u003cstrong datastart=\"802\" dataend=\"822\"\u003eProduct Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul datastart=\"824\" dataend=\"1071\"\u003e\n\u003cli datastart=\"824\" dataend=\"881\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp datastart=\"826\" dataend=\"881\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong datastart=\"826\" dataend=\"843\"\u003eBrand\/Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Staffordshire (likely English origin)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli datastart=\"882\" dataend=\"922\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp datastart=\"884\" dataend=\"922\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong datastart=\"884\" dataend=\"893\"\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Flatback Spill Vase Figurine\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli datastart=\"923\" dataend=\"956\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp datastart=\"925\" dataend=\"956\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong datastart=\"925\" dataend=\"938\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ceramic \/ Pottery\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli datastart=\"957\" dataend=\"993\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp datastart=\"959\" dataend=\"993\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong datastart=\"959\" dataend=\"969\"\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Multicolor handpainted\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli datastart=\"994\" dataend=\"1032\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp datastart=\"996\" dataend=\"1032\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong datastart=\"996\" dataend=\"1006\"\u003eTheme:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pastoral Couple with Goat\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli datastart=\"1033\" dataend=\"1071\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp datastart=\"1035\" dataend=\"1071\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong datastart=\"1035\" dataend=\"1046\"\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 8 inches (20 cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp datastart=\"1073\" dataend=\"1120\" class=\"\"\u003e \u003cstrong datastart=\"1076\" dataend=\"1090\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAcceptable  condition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul datastart=\"1121\" dataend=\"1420\"\u003e\n\u003cli datastart=\"1121\" dataend=\"1197\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp datastart=\"1123\" dataend=\"1197\" class=\"\"\u003eSome paint wear and fading, particularly on facial details and clothing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli datastart=\"1198\" dataend=\"1274\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp datastart=\"1200\" dataend=\"1274\" class=\"\"\u003eChips and glaze loss visible on the tree foliage clusters and hat edges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli datastart=\"1275\" dataend=\"1339\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp datastart=\"1277\" dataend=\"1339\" class=\"\"\u003eSurface soiling and minor agerelated imperfections present.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli datastart=\"1340\" dataend=\"1380\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp datastart=\"1342\" dataend=\"1380\" class=\"\"\u003eNo major cracks or repairs detected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli datastart=\"1381\" dataend=\"1420\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp datastart=\"1383\" dataend=\"1420\" class=\"\"\u003eDisplays well despite wear and aging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp datastart=\"1422\" dataend=\"1471\" class=\"\"\u003e \u003cstrong datastart=\"1425\" dataend=\"1443\"\u003eBox Condition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr datastart=\"1443\" dataend=\"1446\"\u003e\nNo original box included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp datastart=\"1473\" dataend=\"1924\" class=\"\"\u003e \u003cstrong datastart=\"1476\" dataend=\"1513\"\u003eHistory of Staffordshire Figures:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr datastart=\"1513\" dataend=\"1516\"\u003e\nStaffordshire 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp datastart=\"1926\" dataend=\"1952\" class=\"\"\u003e \u003cstrong datastart=\"1929\" dataend=\"1952\"\u003eWhy Buy This Piece?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Staffordshire","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52604960932187,"sku":null,"price":73.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0936\/4986\/3003\/files\/57_03baca73-e9e4-49f5-ad5d-527252f2ed27.jpg?v=1773692352","url":"https:\/\/gifteduk.com\/products\/staffordshire-figure-painted-couple-with-goat-mantel-vase-victorian-8-antique","provider":"Gifted UK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}