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How do I know if my Staffordshire pottery is real?
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To know if your Staffordshire pottery is real, you have two main methods. One option is to familiarize yourself with the defining characteristics of the pieces produced by the maker of your pottery. Rather than being a single factory or workshop, Staffordshire pottery is the term for pieces made by all makers in the Staffordshire region of England. Many companies, including Wedgwood and Minton, have produced Staffordshire pottery, and the methods for authenticating pieces vary by maker. You can use the markings on your pottery to identify the maker and then consult trusted online resources for advice about authentication. Alternatively, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can assist you. Shop a wide variety of Staffordshire pottery on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertOctober 15, 2024
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19th Century Staffordshire Blue Willow Serving Platter
By Staffordshire
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 19th century large blue willow serving platter is signed Staffordshire, England. The condition is in mint condition.
Category
Antique 19th Century English Country Platters and Serveware
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Large English Ceramic Cavalier King Charles Spaniels Staffordshire Style
By Staffordshire
Located in London, GB
A large pair of English Staffordshire style ceramic figures of orange and white seated spaniel dogs with gold chain leashes.
Their two front legs are separated, a more delicate, ther...
Category
20th Century British Victorian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Podmore Walker Staffordshire Minerva Mythology Sepia Brown Transferware Platter
By Staffordshire
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A stoneware sepia brown transfer printed platter, “Minerva” made by Podmore Walker & Co., Tunstall, Staffordshire, England, circa 1834-1859.
In Mytho...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Regency Platters and Serveware
Materials
Earthenware
Antique English Staffordshire Pottery Toby Jug with Tricorn Hat Lid
By Staffordshire
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Staffordshire pottery Toby Jug.
In the form of a seated, smiling man holding a jug.
The man's tricorn hat serves as a lid, and an inte...
Category
Antique 19th Century English Georgian Pitchers
Materials
Pottery
19th Century Staffordshire Unique Black & White Spaniel with Separated Foot
By Staffordshire
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
19th Century Staffordshire Unique Black & White Spaniel with Separated Foot
England, Circa 1860s
This distinctive 19th-century Staffordshire black-and-white spaniel figure, made in...
Category
Antique 19th Century English High Victorian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage English Staffordshire Spaniel Russet Dogs Figurines - a Pair
By Staffordshire
Located in Pearland, TX
A wonderful vintage pair of English Staffordshire russet spaniel dogs with gilt accents, circa 1950. Marked "Arthur Wood England" on reverse. These charming dogs are hand painted wit...
Category
Vintage 1950s English Victorian Porcelain
Materials
Ceramic, Paint