|
| Genuine Victorian Staffordshire Figures |
|
[Staffordshire 1] [Transferware 2] [Transferware 3] |
|
A rare Astley's Amphitheatre figure of great colour and in excellent condition, with no chips, cracks or restorations, just a little normal glaze crazing and tiny amount of paint flaking. Mazeppa, sparsely clad in a bright orange cloth (only just preserving his modesty!) is bound to the back of the 'untamed' zebra pursued by three wolves before a bridge and tree, the oval base modeled with a stream and outlined in soft gilt. Depicting Ivan Stepanovich Mazeppa (1644 - 1709) who was caught making love to a nobleman's wife and as punishment was tied to the back of a wild horse. The horse galloped through the forest until it dropped dead from exhaustion, whereupon Mazeppa was rescued by Ukrainian peasants and became a commander of Cossacks. His romantic story was made into a novel by Voltaire and a poem by Byron before being adapted for the stage by H. H. Milner. Performed first at The Old Vic in 1823 and then Astley's Amphitheatre from 1831 with great success. Height 14 inch. Circa 1848 Ref; P.D.G. Pugh E107 WORLDWIDE AIRMAIL SHIPPING $25
|
||
| JPH7341 | £1295 GB Pounds
$1995 US Dollars |
Order/Enquire
|
|
TITANIA QUEEN of the FAIRIES Beautiful and ice regal our Titania, Queen of the Fairies from A Midsummer Night's Dream by William Shakespeare. I am sure there is no need for me to outline the plot and sub-plots ~ but suffice it to say no one could possibly resist this lovely figure from the Parr factory. Condition is excellent with no chips, cracks or restorations. Delicate soft gilding to her crown of flowers, wand, and floral garlands and sharp detailed modeling. The Queen of any theatrical collection! Height 8 3/4 inch. Circa 1850. Ref; P.D.G. Pugh E115. Harding Book 1 page 285. WORLDWIDE AIRMAIL SHIPPING $15
|
||
| JPH7346 | £995 GB Pounds
$1595 US Dollars |
Order/Enquire
|
|
JOHN SOLOMON RAREY and the ENGLISH STALLION CRUISER Mr. Rarey, an American horse trainer, toured England with his horse show. An engraving by John Leech appeared in The Illustrated London News in April 1858. A nice figure in excellent condition. Height 9 1/2 inch. Circa 1860. Ref; Harding Book 1 page 360. WORLDWIDE AIRMAIL SHIPPING $20
|
||
| JPH7492 | £295 GB Pounds
$455 US Dollars |
Order/Enquire
|
|
ROB ROY MacGREGOR From the novel, Rob Roy by Sir Walter Scott, published in 1817 and dramatised as an opera by J. Pocock. This great figure of the legendary Scottish hero stands in a fighting pose. Dressed in chain mail under highland dress and holding his shield and dirk. In excellent condition, no chips, cracks or restorations, usual glaze crazing and a very little paint flaking. A super figure to add to your collection of theatrical or heroic figures. Rob Roy MacGregor lead a band of men to protect his and other farmers cattle from rustlers. He borrowed money from the Duke of Montrose to buy more cattle and when the debt could not be re-paid, lost his home and lands. His ensuing story became the basis of legend....I am sure that you have all seen the film, and perhaps read the book! Height 11 inch. Circa 1850 Ref; P.D.G. Pugh E97. Harding Book 1 Page 283 WORLDWIDE AIRMAIL SHIPPING $20
|
||
| JPH7360 | £495. GB Pounds
$795. US Dollars |
Order/Enquire
|
|
ALI BABA A super brightly coloured figure of John Liston as Ali Baba in ALI BABA and the FORTY THIEVES performed at Covent Garden in 1818. In excellent condition, no chips, cracks, or restorations. Height 7 inch circa 1840. Ref; P.D.G. Pugh E127. Harding Book 1 page 309. WORLDWIDE AIRMAIL SHIPPING $15
|
||
| JPH7347 | £495 GB Pounds.
$795 US Dollars |
Order/Enquire
|
|
Very nice figure of the famous evangelist. Born in Edinburgh, Pennsylvania he was associated with D.L. Moody for almost 30 years writing gospel hymns. His best selling work was 'Sacred Songs and Solos' which sold 50.000.000 copies. In excellent condition, no chips, cracks or restoration. Usual glaze crazing and paint flaking from hair. Titled in raised gilt to base. Great addition to your collection.....nice waistcoat! ref; Harding Book 1. Circa 1880. Height 11 1/2 inch WORLDWIDE AIRMAIL SHIPPING $20
|
||
| JPMK6001 | £295 GB Pounds
$450 US Dollars |
Order/Enquire
|
|
T. P. COOKE Thomas Potter Cooke (1786 - 1864) was the son of a London surgeon who served in the Royal Navy as a boy sailor. In 1804 he made his first stage performance and continued his long career always playing sailors. This super, rare figure is beautifully coloured and in excellent condition with no chips, cracks or restorations. He stands on a gilt lined oval base, dancing the 'hornpipe'. Height 8 1/2 inch. Circa 1845. Ref; Harding Book 1 WORLDWIDE AIRMAIL SHIPPING $20
|
||
| JPH7344 | £SOLD | Order/Enquire
|
|
A RARE ENGLISH OVIFORM BOTTLE JUG 'JOSEPH SUTTON, HIGH LANE, HIS BOTTLE FEB 2 1820' Very much one of a kind, Staffordshire bottle jug with incised and painted inscription beneath a cobalt blue line. A band of painted brown leaves around the neck. Incised inscription also to base. Condition is excellent, a very small repair to a ding on the handle, see picture. A truly rare item for your Staffordshire or country ceramic collection.....unless Joseph had more than one jug! Height 7 1/2 inch. Circa February 2nd 1820. WORLDWIDE AIRMAIL SHIPPING $20
|
||
| JPH7101 | £345 GB Pounds
$495 US Dollars |
Order/Enquire
|
Garibaldi the hero of Italian Independence. |
|||
Giuseppe Garibaldi and the 'Red Shirts' were the heroes of Italian independence. Feted in England when he visited in 1864, capturing the imagination of the population. Many figures were produced celebrating this popular hero, and we are pleased to offer this, probably the best of all the figures. One of the most complex and expensive figures made by Parr and Kent, it features on the front cover of P.D. Gordon Pugh's definitive reference work on Staffordshire Figures. In excellent condition, beautifully modeled with crisp detail. Colour and gilding good. Circa 1860. Height 9 inch. |
|||
| WP 1188 | $2295 |
Order/Enquire
|
|
| Look at this cute pair! Are
they keeping lookout or just not talking to each other? Condition is perfect and the
height is 6". Circa 1860 |
|||
| WP 1182 | $535 | Order/Enquire
|
|
|
Fast
International Shipping on all items |
| Highly Desirable Cat with
Pink Mask and separate moulded front legs. Small chip to base otherwise purrrfect!
looks a real dapper English Gentleman with his gilt bow. Height 8".
Circa 1880. Harding book2 fig: 2869 |
|||
| WP 1176 | $625 | Order/Enquire
|
|
|
This large and dramatic figure is fully titled in raised gilt capitals. The idea of our heroic sailors begging was not inspiring and these figures were quickly amended to just 'Sailor' or un-titled. Nice to find an original version, very crisp details and good colour. Condition excellent. Ref; Staffordshire Portrait Figures by P.D.G. Pugh fig 236. Harding Book 1 fig 852. Height 16 inch. Circa 1854. Will ship easily via Royal Mail Airmail, cost $25 insured to most destinations worldwide
|
||
| JPNW188 | $SOLD | Order/Enquire
|
|
'THE SOLDIERS DREAM' Our bugles sang truce, for the night-cloud had lower'd Superb figure, wonderfully bright colours on this Highland Soldier, sleeping with his arm resting on a drum, cannon at his feet. A 'Crimean' figure in excellent condition, no damage or restoration. Height 10 1/2 inch. Circa 1854. Ref; PDG Pugh 'Staffordshire Portrait Figures of the Victorian Era'. Harding Book 1 fig 906 Will ship easily via Royal mail Airmail, cost $25 insured to most destinations worldwide.
|
||
| JPC161
|
$850. | Order/Enquire
|
|
| Rare and attractive Windmill with
harvest Girl and Boy. Crisply molded and delicately colored. The condition is excellent
with only a small firing fault to the base (click the image to see more pictures) and very
minor paint loss. Circa 1860 Height 12". |
|||
| WP 1184 | $595 | Order/Enquire
|
|
| PRANCING HORSE. A charming figure
and a personal favorite. This chap has a wonderful expression, beautiful crisp
details, separately moulded legs, he is marked with gilt 'stars' with almost no
wear. He stands on naturalistic base of good colour and is in excellent
condition. Height 10 1/2 inch. Circa 1850. |
|||
| WP 1187 | $SOLD | Order/Enquire
|
|
|
'THE LEOPARD HUNT' This great figure is probably of 'Astley's Circus' inspiration. Listed in Harding book 2 as "very sought after and desirable figure and quite rare" Condition is excellent, colours bright and details nice and sharp. No damage or restoration. Height 11 inch. Circa 1850. Ref; Harding Book 2 fig 1906. Will ship easily via Royal Mail Airmail, cost $25 insured to most destinations worldwide.
|
||
| JPC143 | $1495.
|
Order/Enquire
|
|
| Flamboyant Circus Group - most
probably an Astley piece. "......Sixteen mounted warriors
charged over hills and bridges with inconceivable velocity, castles were set on fire and
dismounted warriors battled to the death over the bodies of their accomplished quadrupeds" Why don't we have theatre like that anymore! This figure has a small chip
to the base and a chip to the boat which you can see in the pictures. Height is
10". Circa 1850. Oliver pg 75 |
|||
| WP 1183 | $560 | Order/Enquire
|
|
|
' Mrs. SARAH SIDDONS as LADY MACBETH' An enchanting and delicately coloured figure with nice crisp details. Mrs. Siddons was a celebrated actress of the day and a favorite of King George 111. Sister of the equally famous actor John Philip Kemble, they often performed together on stage. She is portrayed in this figure as Lady Macbeth, the role she played in her final performane at Covent Garden. Condition is excellent, no damage or repairs. Height 8 inch. Circa 1840. Ref; PDG Pugh 'Staffordshire Portrait Figures of the Victorian Era' Will ship easily via Royal Mail Airmail, cost $15 insured to most destinations worldwide.
|
||
| JPC167 | $480
|
Order/Enquire
|
|
|
'EMPRESS
EUGENIE The inspiration for this figure was an illustration in 'Cassell's Illustrated Family Paper' of 26thJuly 1856. The Empress sits holding her infant son. Tragedy struck 23 years later when the Prince Imperial was killed in the Anglo Zulu War of 1879. At the time there was much sympathy for Empress Eugenie, widowed and living in exile in England and this figure was re-issued with a black title. This figure is an original 1856. Height 8 inch. Will ship easily via Royal Mail Airmail, cost $15 insured to most destinations worldwide. Ref; PDG Pugh 'Staffordshire Portrait Figures of the Victorian Era'
|
||
| WPNW250 | $SOLD
|
Order/Enquire
|
|
|
'UNCLE TOM and EVA in a BOAT' ~ TITLED A wonderful figure from 'Uncle Tom's Cabin' by Harriet Beecher Stowe. First published as a serial in the 'National Era' 1851/2 and then as a book in 1852. Dramatized for the English stage by E. Fitzball as a play in three acts entitled 'Uncle Tom's Cabin or The Horrors of Slavery' and performed at the Drury Lane Theatre in 1852. A rare and unusual figure in excellent condition, no damage or repairs. Circa 1852. Height 12 inch. Ref; Harding Book 1 fig 1089 Will ship easily via Royal Mail Airmail, cost $25 insured to most destinations worldwide.
|
||
| JPNW202 | $1395.
|
Order/Enquire
|
|
|
THE VIOLINISTS A superb porcelainous pair, beautifully modeled and coloured ~ fetching hats ! It was suggested to me that this fine pair were Therese and Fanny Elssler, celebrated dancers who toured America in 1841 to much acclaim, although similar to the known figures I have not yet been able to authenticate this claim. Condition is excellent, no damage, there is an old repair to his right wrist. Circa 1850. Height 7 1/2 inch Will ship easily via Royal Mail Airmail, cost $25 insured to most destinations worldwide.
|
||
| JPNW222 | $750
|
Order/Enquire
|
|
| Pretty and colorful watch
holder, possibly modeled as the front of the Theatre Royal -Drury Lane. Condition
excellent, minor paint loss and a small old chip to the rear. A really bright and cheerful
figure. Circa 1860. Height 10". |
|||
| WP 1185 | $595 | Order/Enquire
|
|
| Well modeled figure of sand. This
rare, delightful and unusual sand saleswoman and her donkey standing on an oval gilt lined
base are in perfect condition. Beautifully modeled, crisp details, colours
excellent. The height is 8". Circa 1860.
|
|||
| WP 1180 | $950 | Order/Enquire
|
|
| Princess Royal Trinket
Box. An elegant figure, predominately white and gold, she stands
holding her purse, wearing an ermine edged jacket and feathered hat, her crinoline is the
'box'. Very unusual and decorative with nice crisp details. A little age
staining particularly to the 'skirt' in no way detracts from this nice figure.
Height 8 inch. Circa 1870. |
|||
| WP 1177 | $399 | Order/Enquire
|
|
| The Scottish Dancers - A most charming group with nice attention to detail in the painting. The figure is perfect and is 8.25" high. Destined to raise a smile on your face! Height 8 1/4 inch. Circa 1860. | |||
| WP1181 | $SOLD |
Order/Enquire
|
|
Victorian Staffordshire House Pastil Burner. Height 4 ins, Condition Good, colours good, gilding worn, There is a brown stain in the body front left, not severe. Pretty shape house. circa 1850. |
|||
| A97 1231 | $399 | Order/Enquire
|
|
Robert Burns and 'Highland' Mary. Superb, well colored titled figure of Robert Burns the famous Scottish poet (1759-96) sitting beneath an arbor with his sweetheart Mary Campbell (1768-86). Following her death from fever in 1786 he wrote many fine poems to her memory including 'Highland Mary' in November 1792. Condition excellent, nice crisp figure. Colours excellent. See reference in Pugh and Harding. Height 12 inch. Circa 1850 |
|||
| JPC0470 | $735 | Order/Enquire
|
|
Victorian Staffordshire Unidentified Cottage Mantel ornament. Height 7 1/2 ins. Condition good,colours good bright a very little wear, no gilding. Roof painted to resemble thatch. circa 1850/60 |
|||
| A97 1226 | $SOLD | Order/Enquire
|
|
| Majestic figure titled in gilt 'The Lion Slayer' Attributed in 'Pugh' as Roualeyn George Gorden-Cumming (1820-66) a famous Victorian Big Game Hunter. He published his diary in 1850 and exhibited his trophy's at the Great Exhibition of 1851. In 1858 he settled in Fort Augustus and his trophy's and paintings of his exploits and travels by Harrison Weir formed a very popular museum. This attractive and well modeled figure in White and gilt is highlighted with colored details. Condition excellent slight wear to the gilt. Height 18 inch. Circa 1870 |
|||
| JPC0811 | $SOLD | Order/Enquire
|
|
Victorian Staffordshire Figure THE OLD THEATRE ROYAL, DRURY LANE LONDON. Height 8ins, condition good, colour good some wear, gilding some wear. Small chip to base not visible when standing. Listed by 'Pugh' as unidentified but possibly Theatre Royal which was destroyed by fire in 1809. circa 1840/50 |
|||
| A97 1243 | $399 | Order/Enquire
|
|
| Highland Hunter with his Gun and Dog. Bringing home the day's bag for the pot, duck and 2 rabbits. Great figure with nice bright colours. Condition fair, hairline crack and chip around his left arm, very small paint flaking. Nice crisp figure. see ref Harding Bk 2 fig 1817. Height 15 inch. circa 1860 |
|||
| JPC0141 | $485 | Order/Enquire
|
|
 Victorian Staffordshire Castle Pastil Burner, Height 4 1/2 ins.
Condition perfect, colours perfect, gilding worn but not excessive. I love this figure -
very pretty - similar figure to Windsor Castle. circa 1840/50. |
||||||
|
A97 1225 | $465 | ORDER
|
|||
 Victorian Staffordshire Cottage Money Box. Titled in gilt script
"A Present from Scarborough". Height 4 5/8 ins. Condition good hairline crack,
colour good, gilding slight wear. Listed in 'Pugh' as very rare. Nice figure circa
1840/50. |
||||||
|
A97 1244
|
$299 | ORDER
|
|||
 Victorian Staffordshire Windsor Castle Spill Holder. Height 4 1/2
ins. Condition fair old chip to rim of base left visible from front but not large, old
hairline to base not visible from top. colours good, gilding good slight wear. circa
1850/60. |
||||||
|
A97 1229 | $525 | ORDER
|
|||
|
[Staffordshire
1]
[Transferware
2] [Transferware 3]
Customer Service Current Auctions Feedback Forum Silver
Staffordshire Objects
Gallery
Enquire/Order/have a chat: Julie@Dragon-Antiques.com
|
|
|
![[Credit and Debit Cards]](images/creditca.gif){kind=small}
