{"product_id":"staffordshire-figurine-man-reading-book-6-repaired-neck-antique-chipped-foot","title":"Staffordshire Figurine Man Reading Book 6\" Repaired Neck, antique chipped foot","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.There is a visible repair at the neck, with a faint crack running from shoulder to collar.A chip to the front of one black shoe.General age-related crazing and some worn areas in the glaze and paint.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Staffordshire\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Staffordshire\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Figurine\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTheme:\u003c\/strong\u003e Books\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ceramic,Porcelain\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction Technique:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pottery\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e Figures \u0026amp; Portraits\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Multicoloured\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e United Kingdom\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThis antiquestyle Staffordshire porcelain figurine depicts a seated man reading a book or letter, dressed in a lavenderpink jacket with decorative trim, white trousers, and black shoes. He is perched on a rocky mound base with grassy and stonelike detailing, adding visual depth and naturalistic texture.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eMeasuring approximately 6 inches tall (15 cm) and weighing 489 grams, this handpainted figure captures the refined yet simple charm of 19thcentury Staffordshire folk pottery.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e Product Details:\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eType: Porcelain Figurine\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eHeight: 6 inches \/ 15 cm\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eWeight: 489 grams\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eStyle: Seated Man Reading\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eColor Palette: Pink, white, green, black, orange\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eBase: Oval with handpainted landscape details\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eHandPainted: Yes, with classic Staffordshirestyle brushwork\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e Condition:\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eUsed, acceptable condition.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThere is a visible repair at the neck, with a faint crack running from shoulder to collar.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eA chip to the front of one black shoe.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eGeneral agerelated crazing and some worn areas in the glaze and paint.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e About Staffordshire Figurines:\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eStaffordshire figurines, originating from England's pottery heartland in the 18th and 19th centuries, are prized for their vivid portrayal of Victorian life, literature, and social customs. They were common mantel ornaments across working and middleclass homes. Reading figures like this one often represented education, thoughtfulness, and domestic tranquility — making them timeless decorative objects.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Staffordshire","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52604974039387,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0936\/4986\/3003\/files\/57_cb7d3f42-f2ac-4cec-8360-72e3d612ce2e.png?v=1773692495","url":"https:\/\/gifteduk.com\/products\/staffordshire-figurine-man-reading-book-6-repaired-neck-antique-chipped-foot","provider":"Gifted UK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}