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Staffordshire Furniture

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Thanks to its reserves of clay, lead, salt and coal, Staffordshire, England, has been a center for ceramics since the early 17th century. The county was home at one time to hundreds of pottery workshops and as many as 4,000 bottle-shaped kilns that operated year-round. The term “Staffordshire Potteries” refers to the industrial area of Stoke-on-Trent — comprising the towns Burslem, Fenton, Hanley, Longton, Stoke and Tunstall — where most of the production was concentrated.

In 1720, potter John Astbury discovered that he could make what would later be called creamware by adding ground flint powder to the local red clay. Because resources were so plentiful in Staffordshire, local potters could afford to experiment, working to refine their techniques and designs. One such innovator was Thomas Whieldon, an important 18th-century potter known today for his tortoiseshell ware, whose brilliant glazed surface of caramel, yellow and green hues was made with copper and manganese compounds.

Whieldon operated the Fenton Low workshop, making coffee- and teapots, dinner services and even ornamental knife hafts. He was an influential figure: Josiah Spode apprenticed at the workshop prior to opening his company in 1770, and Josiah Wedgwood partnered with Whieldon for five years before establishing his eponymous firm in 1759.

Wedgwood is perhaps the best known of the Staffordshire potters. The firm produced a line of light-colored earthenware for Queen Charlotte, who liked it so much that she granted permission to market it under the moniker Queen’s Ware, which despite the name, was designed for everyday use.

In the same regal vein, in 1773, Wedgwood created the 954-piece Frog service for Catherine the Great, of Russia. The company is also known for its black stoneware, Black Basalt, which imitates the color and shapes of Etruscan vases; Jasperware, with its classical reliefs applied on the unglazed body; and pearlware.

By the end of the 18th century, Staffordshire was the primary producer of ceramics for the American colonies, even creating patriotic wares celebrating independence for this market. The imagery on Staffordshire ceramics became more standardized during the mid-18th century with the advent of transferware, in which a design etched on a copper plate is printed on tissue paper, which is then used to transfer the wet ink onto the ceramic surface. This technique enabled artisans to decorate their wares with complex scenes that wrapped around an object’s surface and make several copies of popular patterns.

The Staffordshire potters also produced decorative figurines, such as this charming pair of cows dating from the 19th century. Particularly popular in Great Britain were pieces with hunting imagery, such as this George IV porcelain stirrup cup in the shape of a fox head wearing a gilt collar inscribed with the word “Tallyho.” Among the many whimsical vessels produced is this mid-19th-century frog mug. The exterior is painted with a charming scene of people picking fruit on one side and ladies on a garden swing on the other side, while inside a molded frog’s head at the bottom of the mug makes a gurgling sound when the beverage has been almost completely consumed.

On 1stDibs, find a range of antique ceramics from the Staffordshire Potteries including decorative objects, tea sets, dinner plates and other items.

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Creator: Staffordshire
English New Wharf Pottery Conway Pattern Flow Blue Plates, circa 1890, S/4
English New Wharf Pottery Conway Pattern Flow Blue Plates, circa 1890, S/4

English New Wharf Pottery Conway Pattern Flow Blue Plates, circa 1890, S/4

$545 / set

English New Wharf Pottery Conway Pattern Flow Blue Plates, circa 1890, S/4

By Staffordshire

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A set of four English Flow Blue Plates, in the Conway pattern, by New Wharf Pottery, circa late 1880s – early 1890s. The New Wharf Pottery Company was located at Navigation Road, B...

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1880s English High Victorian Antique Staffordshire Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Staffordshire Porcelain Flatback Large Size African Zebra on Grassy Mound c1850
Staffordshire Porcelain Flatback Large Size African Zebra on Grassy Mound c1850

Staffordshire Porcelain Flatback Large Size African Zebra on Grassy Mound c1850

$495

Staffordshire Porcelain Flatback Large Size African Zebra on Grassy Mound c1850

By Staffordshire

Located in Savannah, GA

This handsome mid-Victorian fellow features much detail with bold lines and subtle shading. He prances on a grassy mound in a left facing position and is a rare large size. Most Vic...

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1850s English High Victorian Antique Staffordshire Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Large 19th C. English Staffordshire Pottery Spaniels, Great Scale & Expressions
Large 19th C. English Staffordshire Pottery Spaniels, Great Scale & Expressions

Large 19th C. English Staffordshire Pottery Spaniels, Great Scale & Expressions

$2,450 / set

Large 19th C. English Staffordshire Pottery Spaniels, Great Scale & Expressions

By Staffordshire

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Large 19th-Century Staffordshire Pottery Spaniels, 14.75" High, Exceptional Scale & Expression A striking and unusually large pair of Victorian Staffordshire pottery spaniels, d...

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Late 19th Century English High Victorian Antique Staffordshire Furniture

Materials

Pottery

19th Century Staffordshire Blue Willow Serving Platter
19th Century Staffordshire Blue Willow Serving Platter

19th Century Staffordshire Blue Willow Serving Platter

$695

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

19th Century English Country Antique Staffordshire Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Staffordshire Painted Hen on Nest covered Box or Tureen, Circa 1880
Antique Staffordshire Painted Hen on Nest covered Box or Tureen, Circa 1880

Antique Staffordshire Painted Hen on Nest covered Box or Tureen, Circa 1880

$795

Antique Staffordshire Painted Hen on Nest covered Box or Tureen, Circa 1880

By Staffordshire

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Antique Staffordshire Painted Hen on Nest Covered Box or Tureen, Circa 1880 A charming antique Staffordshire painted hen on a nest-covered box or tureen, dating to circa 1880. This ...

Category

19th Century English High Victorian Antique Staffordshire Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

James Watson George V Commemorative Pottery Whisky Flask
James Watson George V Commemorative Pottery Whisky Flask

James Watson George V Commemorative Pottery Whisky Flask

$759

James Watson George V Commemorative Pottery Whisky Flask

By Staffordshire

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

A very fine Art Deco George V and Asquith commemorative Whisky flask made in Staffordshire for James Watson, Dundee and dated 1915. The tall ceramic flask of hexagonal form is lightl...

Category

1910s British Art Deco Vintage Staffordshire Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Staffordshire Three Chimney Cottage Pastille Burner
Staffordshire Three Chimney Cottage Pastille Burner

Staffordshire Three Chimney Cottage Pastille Burner

$485

Staffordshire Three Chimney Cottage Pastille Burner

By Staffordshire

Located in Philadelphia, PA

An English Staffordshire pastille burner, circa 1830-1860. These earthenware pieces were used for burning aromatic pastille lozenges to cover the noxious odors of everyday Victorian Era living. Pastille burners were shaped as dovecotes, cottages, churches, castles, and flower-covered summer houses. The smoke from the burning pastille flowed through the cut-out windows or chimneys of these follies, scenting damp and musky rooms. This example shows a yellow roofed cottage with three windowed chimneys. The roof shows a Pagoda influence. Applied flowers and bocage, columns support the front porch roof. Cut-outs on the rear of the cottage for Pastille placement. Beautifully applied bocage and flower heads, gilded accents. 6 in. L x 4.5 in. W x 7 in. H Showing the expected light wear from age and use, a stable hairline to the front left porch column.

Category

Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Staffordshire Furniture

Materials

Earthenware

Antique Stafordshire Puff Dog Confetti Figurine Iridescent Finish Porcelain 1860
Antique Stafordshire Puff Dog Confetti Figurine Iridescent Finish Porcelain 1860

Antique Stafordshire Puff Dog Confetti Figurine Iridescent Finish Porcelain 1860

$299

Antique Stafordshire Puff Dog Confetti Figurine Iridescent Finish Porcelain 1860

By Staffordshire

Located in Bad Säckingen, DE

This charming antique Staffordshire porcelain figurine, dating to around 1860, depicts a puff dog—most likely a poodle—crafted with exceptional attention to detail. The figurine feat...

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1860s English Victorian Antique Staffordshire Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Staffordshire Unique Black & White Spaniel with Separated Foot
19th Century Staffordshire Unique Black & White Spaniel with Separated Foot

19th Century Staffordshire Unique Black & White Spaniel with Separated Foot

$695

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

19th Century English High Victorian Antique Staffordshire Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Diminutive Red Staffordshire Spaniels, circa 1860
Pair of Diminutive Red Staffordshire Spaniels, circa 1860

Pair of Diminutive Red Staffordshire Spaniels, circa 1860

$556Sale Price / set|20% Off

Pair of Diminutive Red Staffordshire Spaniels, circa 1860

By Staffordshire

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Pair of diminutive red Staffordshire Spaniels, circa 1860, Each one exceptionally painted with expressive faces.

Category

19th Century English High Victorian Antique Staffordshire Furniture

Materials

Pottery

Pair Antique Staffordshire Porcelain Poodles Dogs Quill Pen Holders 19th Century
Pair Antique Staffordshire Porcelain Poodles Dogs Quill Pen Holders 19th Century

Pair Antique Staffordshire Porcelain Poodles Dogs Quill Pen Holders 19th Century

$807 / set

Pair Antique Staffordshire Porcelain Poodles Dogs Quill Pen Holders 19th Century

By Staffordshire

Located in Dublin, Ireland

An exceptionally fine quality highly detailed and glazed quite rare Pair of standing English Porcelain Staffordshire Poodle Dogs modelled as Pen or Quill Holders, third quarter of th...

Category

Early 20th Century German Victorian Staffordshire Furniture

Materials

Porcelain, Pottery

Staffordshire "Auld Lang Syne" '3' Figured Porcelain circa 1850. English
Staffordshire "Auld Lang Syne" '3' Figured Porcelain circa 1850. English

Staffordshire "Auld Lang Syne" '3' Figured Porcelain circa 1850. English

$795

Staffordshire "Auld Lang Syne" '3' Figured Porcelain circa 1850. English

By Staffordshire

Located in Incline Village, NV

Three figures are seated at a table where rests a jug of ale; all on a rectangular oval base where the title of the porcelain is stated in gold gilt script "Auld Lang Syne...

Category

Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Staffordshire Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Staffordshire Hand-Painted Hen on Nest of Eggs Tureen
Staffordshire Hand-Painted Hen on Nest of Eggs Tureen

Staffordshire Hand-Painted Hen on Nest of Eggs Tureen

$775

Staffordshire Hand-Painted Hen on Nest of Eggs Tureen

By Staffordshire

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A Staffordshire pottery hen on a basket covered tureen, England, circa 1890 The hand painted bisque hen sits on her eggs in a glossy Sienna brown basket weave oval base. The hen sho...

Category

Late 19th Century English Edwardian Antique Staffordshire Furniture

Materials

Pottery

Staffordshire Fine Ceramic Woodland Birds Hand Painted Kingfisher Bird Teapot
Staffordshire Fine Ceramic Woodland Birds Hand Painted Kingfisher Bird Teapot

Staffordshire Fine Ceramic Woodland Birds Hand Painted Kingfisher Bird Teapot

$275

Staffordshire Fine Ceramic Woodland Birds Hand Painted Kingfisher Bird Teapot

By Staffordshire

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A charming and highly decorative Kingfisher Bird teapot by Staffordshire Fine Ceramics, created as part of the beloved “Woodland Birds” series. Expertly hand-painted, the teapot is modeled in the form of a kingfisher, capturing the bird’s graceful silhouette and vivid plumage with remarkable detail. Rich coloration and careful brushwork bring the piece to life, while the sculptural form transforms a functional object into a delightful work of ceramic art. Originally produced in the early 1990s, this collectible novelty teapot...

Category

20th Century English Modern Staffordshire Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Paint

Staffordshire Lavender Cottage Pastille Burner
Staffordshire Lavender Cottage Pastille Burner

Staffordshire Lavender Cottage Pastille Burner

$515

Staffordshire Lavender Cottage Pastille Burner

By Staffordshire

Located in Philadelphia, PA

An English Staffordshire pastille burner, circa 1830-1860. These earthenware pieces were used for burning aromatic pastille lozenges t...

Category

Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Staffordshire Furniture

Materials

Earthenware

Staffordshire Salmon Roof Bocage Pastille Burner
Staffordshire Salmon Roof Bocage Pastille Burner

Staffordshire Salmon Roof Bocage Pastille Burner

$485

Staffordshire Salmon Roof Bocage Pastille Burner

By Staffordshire

Located in Philadelphia, PA

An English Staffordshire pastille burner, circa 1830-1860. These earthenware pieces were used for burning aromatic pastille lozenges to...

Category

Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Staffordshire Furniture

Materials

Earthenware

19th Century English Staffordshire Hen on Nest Tureen
19th Century English Staffordshire Hen on Nest Tureen

19th Century English Staffordshire Hen on Nest Tureen

$595

19th Century English Staffordshire Hen on Nest Tureen

By Staffordshire

Located in Pearland, TX

A charming antique 19th Century English Staffordshire hen covered tureen or eggery, circa 1880. No maker's mark. These were typically used to store e...

Category

Late 19th Century English Antique Staffordshire Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Staffordshire Hand-Painted Hen on Nest of Eggs Tureen
Staffordshire Hand-Painted Hen on Nest of Eggs Tureen

Staffordshire Hand-Painted Hen on Nest of Eggs Tureen

$775

Staffordshire Hand-Painted Hen on Nest of Eggs Tureen

By Staffordshire

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A Staffordshire pottery hen on a basket covered tureen, England, circa 1890 The hand painted hen sits on her eggs in a yellow ochre basket weave oval base. The hen shows a gray and ...

Category

Late 19th Century English Edwardian Antique Staffordshire Furniture

Materials

Pottery

19th Century Portrait Bust of William Shakespeare
19th Century Portrait Bust of William Shakespeare

19th Century Portrait Bust of William Shakespeare

$1,157Sale Price|22% Off

19th Century Portrait Bust of William Shakespeare

By Staffordshire

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

19th century portrait bust of William Shakespeare, Vividly painted, a striking portrait of the English playwright, poet, and actor. Raised on a pedestal base with a neoclassical urn....

Category

Late 19th Century English High Victorian Antique Staffordshire Furniture

Materials

Pottery

Antique English Staffordshire Pottery Toby Jug with a Tricorn Hat Lid
Antique English Staffordshire Pottery Toby Jug with a Tricorn Hat Lid

Antique English Staffordshire Pottery Toby Jug with a Tricorn Hat Lid

$695

Antique English Staffordshire Pottery Toby Jug with a 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

19th Century English Georgian Antique Staffordshire Furniture

Materials

Pottery

Rare 19th Century Set of Staffordshire Swan Tureens
Rare 19th Century Set of Staffordshire Swan Tureens

Rare 19th Century Set of Staffordshire Swan Tureens

$2,240Sale Price|30% Off

Rare 19th Century Set of Staffordshire Swan Tureens

By Staffordshire

Located in Kilmarnock, VA

A rare and charming graduated pair of Staffordshire covered boxes, each modeled as a graceful swan resting amid a stylized coral-inspired base. These late 19th-century ceramic boxes ...

Category

Late 19th Century English Antique Staffordshire Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Early 19th Century Staffordshire Pealware Tea Set with Strawberry & Vine Pattern
Early 19th Century Staffordshire Pealware Tea Set with Strawberry & Vine Pattern

Early 19th Century Staffordshire Pealware Tea Set with Strawberry & Vine Pattern

$1,900 / set

Early 19th Century Staffordshire Pealware Tea Set with Strawberry & Vine Pattern

By Staffordshire

Located in Middleburg, VA

19th century Staffordshire Pealware tea set with strawberry pattern with vines and green leaves. England, 1830 circa Measurements: Teapot - 7.5" H, 11" W Sugar bowl - 6" H, 8" W ...

Category

Early 19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Staffordshire Furniture

Materials

Pearlware

Staffordshire Enamel Old Hall Pink Clover Trinket Box
Staffordshire Enamel Old Hall Pink Clover Trinket Box

Staffordshire Enamel Old Hall Pink Clover Trinket Box

$115

Staffordshire Enamel Old Hall Pink Clover Trinket Box

By Staffordshire

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A Staffordshire Enamels Old Hall trinket box, England, circa 1980s. A hand-enameled Clover and Butterfly design on a pink base with copper framing. A Butterfly appears on the interi...

Category

1980s English International Style Vintage Staffordshire Furniture

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Traditional English Ceramic Hunting Plate by Barratts of Staffordshire England
Traditional English Ceramic Hunting Plate by Barratts of Staffordshire England

Traditional English Ceramic Hunting Plate by Barratts of Staffordshire England

$150

Traditional English Ceramic Hunting Plate by Barratts of Staffordshire England

By Staffordshire

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

A traditional English hunting plate by Barratts of Staffordshire England. This round ceramic plate will be a fabulous accent to a gallery wall. It is gl...

Category

20th Century English American Classical Staffordshire Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Paint

Antique Staffordshire Deer Spill Vase Stag and Fawn Circa 1860
Antique Staffordshire Deer Spill Vase Stag and Fawn Circa 1860

Antique Staffordshire Deer Spill Vase Stag and Fawn Circa 1860

$320

Antique Staffordshire Deer Spill Vase Stag and Fawn Circa 1860

By Staffordshire

Located in Katonah, NY

This large Staffordshire spill vase features a proud stag with a fawn at its side, modeled in a naturalistic Victorian pastoral style. The deer are hand-painted in warm orange-brown...

Category

Mid-19th Century English Country Antique Staffordshire Furniture

Materials

Pottery

English Porcelain Dog, Circa 19th Century
English Porcelain Dog, Circa 19th Century

English Porcelain Dog, Circa 19th Century

$450

English Porcelain Dog, Circa 19th Century

By Staffordshire

Located in New York, NY

An English porcelain Staffordshire dog decorative object sculpture, Victorian design period, circa late-19th century, England. What a chic dog w...

Category

Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Staffordshire Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Staffordshire Pottery Cow Figure with Milkmaid
Staffordshire Pottery Cow Figure with Milkmaid

Staffordshire Pottery Cow Figure with Milkmaid

$600

Staffordshire Pottery Cow Figure with Milkmaid

By Staffordshire

Located in Downingtown, PA

"Rural Idyll": Large Victorian Staffordshire Cow & Milkmaid Group, Circa 1860-80 A charming and sizable earthenware figure group, dating from the Victorian period (circa 1860–1880),...

Category

Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Staffordshire Furniture

Materials

Pottery

English Staffordshire Pearlware Pottery Large Bacchus Jug
English Staffordshire Pearlware Pottery Large Bacchus Jug

English Staffordshire Pearlware Pottery Large Bacchus Jug

$2,200

English Staffordshire Pearlware Pottery Large Bacchus Jug

By Staffordshire

Located in Downingtown, PA

English Pearlware Pottery Large Bacchus Jug, Staffordshire, Circa 1800 The Pearlware pottery large jug depicts Bacchus sitting on a barrel holding a large cornucopia on his right sh...

Category

Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Staffordshire Furniture

Materials

Pearlware, Pottery

Pair of 19th Century English Staffordshire Lions with Lambs
Pair of 19th Century English Staffordshire Lions with Lambs

Pair of 19th Century English Staffordshire Lions with Lambs

$4,950 / set

Pair of 19th Century English Staffordshire Lions with Lambs

By Staffordshire

Located in Austin, TX

A handsome pair of English Staffordshire pottery decorative animal sculptures, finely modeled and colored as lions with recumbent lambs. Decorated 'in the round' - decoration to fro...

Category

19th Century English Antique Staffordshire Furniture

Materials

Paint, Earthenware, Pottery

Pair Large English Prattware Figures of Autumn & Winter Hand Painted Circa 1790
Pair Large English Prattware Figures of Autumn & Winter Hand Painted Circa 1790

Pair Large English Prattware Figures of Autumn & Winter Hand Painted Circa 1790

$580 / set

Pair Large English Prattware Figures of Autumn & Winter Hand Painted Circa 1790

By Staffordshire

Located in Katonah, NY

This pair of large English Prattware figures, hand-painted in Staffordshire around 1790, represents Autumn and Winter through the distinctive charm of late 18th-century folk pottery....

Category

Late 18th Century English Folk Art Antique Staffordshire Furniture

Materials

Creamware, Pearlware

Pair of Diminutive Antique Staffordshire Black & White Seated Spaniels, C. 1860s
Pair of Diminutive Antique Staffordshire Black & White Seated Spaniels, C. 1860s

Pair of Diminutive Antique Staffordshire Black & White Seated Spaniels, C. 1860s

$380Sale Price / set|20% Off

Pair of Diminutive Antique Staffordshire Black & White Seated Spaniels, C. 1860s

By Staffordshire

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Pair of Diminutive Antique Staffordshire black & white seated Spaniels, C. 1860s England, Circa 1860s A good pair of antique black and white Staffordshire...

Category

Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Antique Staffordshire Furniture

Materials

Pottery

Bacchanalian Plate
Bacchanalian Plate

Bacchanalian Plate

$220

Bacchanalian Plate

By Staffordshire

Located in Katonah, NY

This antique English pearlware plate, circa 1820, showcases a vivid red Bacchanalian scene framed by an elegant reticulated border with a geometric pierced design. At the center, a d...

Category

Early 19th Century English Neoclassical Antique Staffordshire Furniture

Materials

Pearlware

Pair Black and Gold Staffordshire Pottery Vases Circa 1880
Pair Black and Gold Staffordshire Pottery Vases Circa 1880

Pair Black and Gold Staffordshire Pottery Vases Circa 1880

$860 / set

Pair Black and Gold Staffordshire Pottery Vases Circa 1880

By Staffordshire

Located in Katonah, NY

This pair of black Staffordshire pottery vases has a bold, architectural presence. The glossy black ground and burnished gold handles create immediate contrast, while mythological s...

Category

Late 19th Century Neoclassical Antique Staffordshire Furniture

Materials

Pottery

Staffordshire Portrait Figure of Standing Franklin, Circa 1850
Staffordshire Portrait Figure of Standing Franklin, Circa 1850

Staffordshire Portrait Figure of Standing Franklin, Circa 1850

$1,196Sale Price|20% Off

Staffordshire Portrait Figure of Standing Franklin, Circa 1850

By Staffordshire

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Staffordshire portrait figure of standing Franklin, Circa 1850 Depicting Ben Franklin before a tree-stump, holding a tricorne hat against his left hip, a document in his right hand,...

Category

Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Antique Staffordshire Furniture

Materials

Pottery

C. 1850 English Staffordshire District Gaudy Welsh "Grape" Pattern Tea Pot
C. 1850 English Staffordshire District Gaudy Welsh "Grape" Pattern Tea Pot

C. 1850 English Staffordshire District Gaudy Welsh "Grape" Pattern Tea Pot

$145

C. 1850 English Staffordshire District Gaudy Welsh "Grape" Pattern Tea Pot

By Staffordshire

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Circa 1850 Gaudy Welsh "Grape" Pattern Teapot, English, Staffordshire District. Rococo revival form with original cover. Slight discoloration to lid floret knob & wear to the lustre ...

Category

Mid-19th Century English Rococo Revival Antique Staffordshire Furniture

Materials

Pottery

Large Staffordshire Portrait Bust of Queen Caroline, RARE, England, circa 1820
Large Staffordshire Portrait Bust of Queen Caroline, RARE, England, circa 1820

Large Staffordshire Portrait Bust of Queen Caroline, RARE, England, circa 1820

$14,975

Large Staffordshire Portrait Bust of Queen Caroline, RARE, England, circa 1820

By Staffordshire

Located in Kinderhook, NY

An incredibly rare and museum calibre monumental scale English Staffordshire bust of Queen Caroline, wife of King George IV, made in commemoration of his coronation in 1820 or her de...

Category

Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Staffordshire Furniture

Materials

Pottery

Staffordshire Pottery Cow Figure with Milkmaid
Staffordshire Pottery Cow Figure with Milkmaid

Staffordshire Pottery Cow Figure with Milkmaid

$485

Staffordshire Pottery Cow Figure with Milkmaid

By Staffordshire

Located in Downingtown, PA

Victorian Staffordshire Cow & Milkmaid Group, Circa 1860 A charming and narrative Victorian Staffordshire pottery figure group, dating from circa 1860. This model captures a classi...

Category

1860s English Victorian Antique Staffordshire Furniture

Materials

Pottery

Staffordshire Pearlware Piper with Dog Bocage Figure
Staffordshire Pearlware Piper with Dog Bocage Figure

Staffordshire Pearlware Piper with Dog Bocage Figure

$663

Staffordshire Pearlware Piper with Dog Bocage Figure

By Staffordshire

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

Staffordshire pottery pearlware bocage figure with a musical theme which features a boy playing a pipe. His dog by his side, stood on a shaped base. Decorated 'in the round' - decora...

Category

1820s English Folk Art Antique Staffordshire Furniture

Pair of Late 19th Century Staffordshire Elephant Sculptures/Spill Vases, England
Pair of Late 19th Century Staffordshire Elephant Sculptures/Spill Vases, England

Pair of Late 19th Century Staffordshire Elephant Sculptures/Spill Vases, England

$3,700 / set

Pair of Late 19th Century Staffordshire Elephant Sculptures/Spill Vases, England

By Staffordshire

Located in North Miami, FL

Pair of late 19th century Victorian Staffordshire earthenware elephant sculptures/spill vases, England By: Staffordshire Material: pottery, earthenware, ceramic, enamel, clay, paint...

Category

Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Staffordshire Furniture

Materials

Enamel

Staffordshire Pottery Cow Figure Spill Vases
Staffordshire Pottery Cow Figure Spill Vases

Staffordshire Pottery Cow Figure Spill Vases

$1,500 / set

Staffordshire Pottery Cow Figure Spill Vases

By Staffordshire

Located in Downingtown, PA

"Pastoral Abundance": Pair of Victorian Staffordshire Cow & Calf Spill Vases, Circa 1860-80 A charming and impressive pair of large Victorian Staffordshire pottery spill vases, ...

Category

Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Staffordshire Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Mid-Century Modern Staffordshire Ceramic Jardinière on Column, 89cm
Mid-Century Modern Staffordshire Ceramic Jardinière on Column, 89cm

Mid-Century Modern Staffordshire Ceramic Jardinière on Column, 89cm

$1,973

Mid-Century Modern Staffordshire Ceramic Jardinière on Column, 89cm

By Staffordshire

Located in Antwerp, BE

England, an attractive and large Staffordshire ceramic one of a kind hand thrown and richly glazed pot vessel on a stand decorated with beautiful flo...

Category

Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Staffordshire Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Grayson Perry's "Home Worker & Key Worker" Complete Set of Staffordshire Figures
Grayson Perry's "Home Worker & Key Worker" Complete Set of Staffordshire Figures

Grayson Perry's "Home Worker & Key Worker" Complete Set of Staffordshire Figures

$2,155Sale Price / set|20% Off

Grayson Perry's "Home Worker & Key Worker" Complete Set of Staffordshire Figures

By Staffordshire

Located in London, GB

For sale the complete set of Grayson Perry's glazed ceramic hand painted "Home Worker & Key Worker" Staffordshire Figures, a series created for the Bristol Museum of Art in 2021. ...

Category

2010s British Staffordshire Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware

Art Deco Porcelain Centerpiece Bowl by Arkinstall & Sons, 1930s
Art Deco Porcelain Centerpiece Bowl by Arkinstall & Sons, 1930s

Art Deco Porcelain Centerpiece Bowl by Arkinstall & Sons, 1930s

$414

Art Deco Porcelain Centerpiece Bowl by Arkinstall & Sons, 1930s

By Staffordshire

Located in Glasgow, GB

This large Art Deco porcelain centerpiece bowl by Arkinstall & Sons, produced in Staffordshire, England, circa 1930s as part of the Arcadian range, is finished in a white lustre ...

Category

1930s British Art Deco Vintage Staffordshire Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Luster

Pair of Gaudy Dutch 'Single Rose ' Pattern Plates
Pair of Gaudy Dutch 'Single Rose ' Pattern Plates

Pair of Gaudy Dutch 'Single Rose ' Pattern Plates

$895 / set

Pair of Gaudy Dutch 'Single Rose ' Pattern Plates

By Staffordshire

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Pair of Gaudy Dutch 'Single Rose ' Pattern Plates 8.25 inches in diameter The 'Single Rose' pattern dates from the same period as other Gaudy Dutch patterns...

Category

19th Century English Antique Staffordshire Furniture

Materials

Pottery

C. 1850s English Staffordshire Gaudy Welsh Swansea Cottage Tulip Pattern Tea Pot
C. 1850s English Staffordshire Gaudy Welsh Swansea Cottage Tulip Pattern Tea Pot

C. 1850s English Staffordshire Gaudy Welsh Swansea Cottage Tulip Pattern Tea Pot

$145

C. 1850s English Staffordshire Gaudy Welsh Swansea Cottage Tulip Pattern Tea Pot

By Staffordshire

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Circa 1850s Gaudy Welsh Swansea Cottage Tulip Pattern Tea Pot, English, Staffordshire District. A handsome example of this popular Gaudy Welsh pattern. Transluscent china body. Molde...

Category

Mid-19th Century English Rococo Revival Antique Staffordshire Furniture

Materials

Earthenware, Pottery

Antique English Staffordshire Pottery Toby Jug with Tricorn Hat Lid
Antique English Staffordshire Pottery Toby Jug with Tricorn Hat Lid

Antique English Staffordshire Pottery Toby Jug with Tricorn Hat Lid

$695 / set

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

19th Century English Georgian Antique Staffordshire Furniture

Materials

Pottery

Vintage Boho Staffordshire Boxing Figurine
Vintage Boho Staffordshire Boxing Figurine

Vintage Boho Staffordshire Boxing Figurine

$1,250

Vintage Boho Staffordshire Boxing Figurine

By Staffordshire

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Step back into the spirited world of 19th-century pugilism with this charming Vintage Boho Staffordshire Boxing Figurine. Featuring the famous bare-knuckle boxing rivals Tom Spring a...

Category

Early 20th Century British Folk Art Staffordshire Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Podmore Walker Staffordshire Minerva Mythology Sepia Brown Transferware Platter
Podmore Walker Staffordshire Minerva Mythology Sepia Brown Transferware Platter

Podmore Walker Staffordshire Minerva Mythology Sepia Brown Transferware Platter

$775

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

Mid-19th Century English Regency Antique Staffordshire Furniture

Materials

Earthenware

King Edward V111 Royal Commemorative Pottery Beaker, May 12th 1937
King Edward V111 Royal Commemorative Pottery Beaker, May 12th 1937

King Edward V111 Royal Commemorative Pottery Beaker, May 12th 1937

$163Sale Price|47% Off

King Edward V111 Royal Commemorative Pottery Beaker, May 12th 1937

By Staffordshire

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This is a royal commemorative earthenware (pottery) beaker celebrating the planned coronation of King Edward V111th on May 12th 1937. The tapering...

Category

Mid-20th Century English Staffordshire Furniture

Materials

Earthenware

Orig Collectors William Cody 1927 Pony Express LTD Staffordshire Enamel Bank Box
Orig Collectors William Cody 1927 Pony Express LTD Staffordshire Enamel Bank Box

Orig Collectors William Cody 1927 Pony Express LTD Staffordshire Enamel Bank Box

$240Sale Price|60% Off

Orig Collectors William Cody 1927 Pony Express LTD Staffordshire Enamel Bank Box

By Staffordshire

Located in New York, NY

The Following Item that we are offering is A Beautiful and RARE COMMORATIVE COLLECTORS EDITION Staffordshire Enamel William Cody 1927 Pony Express Box Porcelain Box. This beautifully...

Category

20th Century English Staffordshire Furniture

Materials

Porcelain, Paint

Rare Pair Staffordshire Lion and Lioness Figures
Rare Pair Staffordshire Lion and Lioness Figures

Rare Pair Staffordshire Lion and Lioness Figures

$2,742

Rare Pair Staffordshire Lion and Lioness Figures

By Staffordshire

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

Pair of Staffordshire Pottery porcellaneous figures which feature a lion and a lioness with her cub, recumbent on a shaped base. Green ground. Dull gilt embellishment. Decorated 'in ...

Category

1860s English Victorian Antique Staffordshire Furniture

Materials

Earthenware

Staffordshire Pottery Novelty ‘I AM ON THE BLACKLIST’ Character Jug
Staffordshire Pottery Novelty ‘I AM ON THE BLACKLIST’ Character Jug

Staffordshire Pottery Novelty ‘I AM ON THE BLACKLIST’ Character Jug

$663

Staffordshire Pottery Novelty ‘I AM ON THE BLACKLIST’ Character Jug

By Staffordshire

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

A delightful and scarce antique Staffordshire pottery character jug wearing a badge I AM ON THE BLACKLIST with date marks for 1906. The American Toby Jug Museum features a similar ...

Category

Early 1900s English Art Nouveau Antique Staffordshire Furniture

Materials

Pottery

Staffordshire Rare The Rocket Railway Interest Flat Back Pottery Spill Vase
Staffordshire Rare The Rocket Railway Interest Flat Back Pottery Spill Vase

Staffordshire Rare The Rocket Railway Interest Flat Back Pottery Spill Vase

$338

Staffordshire Rare The Rocket Railway Interest Flat Back Pottery Spill Vase

By Staffordshire

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

A scarce and early railway interest English Staffordshire flat back pottery spill vase with a seated couple with dog and with an evolved example of Stephenson’s Rocket dating from the 19th century. The hollow made earthenware spill vase portrays a seated couple in Scottish dress...

Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Staffordshire Furniture

Materials

Earthenware

English Porcelain Cigarette Holder by Arthur Bowker for Staffordshire
English Porcelain Cigarette Holder by Arthur Bowker for Staffordshire

English Porcelain Cigarette Holder by Arthur Bowker for Staffordshire

$325

English Porcelain Cigarette Holder by Arthur Bowker for Staffordshire

By Staffordshire

Located in New York, NY

An English pink porcelain cigarette holder, in the Rococo style, by Arthur Bowker for Staffordshire, circa early-20th century, England. Piece is pink porcelain, oval, with a floral c...

Category

Early 20th Century English Rococo Staffordshire Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Victorian Staffordshire Pottery Begging Sailor Figure
Victorian Staffordshire Pottery Begging Sailor Figure

Victorian Staffordshire Pottery Begging Sailor Figure

$2,023

Victorian Staffordshire Pottery Begging Sailor Figure

By Staffordshire

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

Staffordshire Pottery figure with a maritime theme which features a sailor holding a sailing boat on his shoulder, with a young boy next to him, stood on a shaped base. The piece is ...

Category

1850s English Antique Staffordshire Furniture

Materials

Earthenware

Staffordshire furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Staffordshire furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of ceramic and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Staffordshire furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original furniture by Staffordshire were created in the Victorian style in europe during the 19th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by James Dixon & Sons, Samuel Alcock & Co., and Copeland Spode. Prices for Staffordshire furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $115 and can go as high as $40,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $1,065.

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Questions About Staffordshire Furniture
  • How much is Stafford china worth?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertSeptember 9, 2024
    How much Stafford china is worth varies. The style, type, age and condition are some of the factors that influence the value of a Stafford piece. Prices for pieces in good condition are often in the hundreds of dollars, but rare and highly-sought after pieces may sell for more. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can assist you with the valuation process. Shop an assortment of Stafford china on 1stDibs.
  • Are all Staffordshire figurines marked?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    No. In fact, most Staffordshire figurines are not marked. Staffordshire figurines made from 1740 to the mid-1900s don’t generally have a maker’s mark, since they were produced by unknown, small manufacturers. Those manufactured by Kent between 1944 and 1962 feature a black printed mark that reads “Staffordshire Ware Kent Made in England.” Shop a collection of Staffordshire figurines from top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • Is Staffordshire pottery marked?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Almost all Staffordshire pottery and porcelain features a potter’s mark or symbol. One of the most common varieties is the Staffordshire knot, which is a three-loop knot sometimes accompanied by initials and a crown. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of vintage and contemporary Staffordshire pottery from some of the world’s top dealers.
  • How do you date Staffordshire pottery?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024
    To date Staffordshire pottery, look for the maker's mark on the bottom or interior. Then, use trusted online resources to determine the maker and find out when it was active. If you need assistance, have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer examine your pottery. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Staffordshire pottery.
  • How can I spot Staffordshire pottery?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    You can typically spot Staffordshire pottery by locating the potter’s mark or symbol. One of the most common varieties is the Staffordshire knot, which is a three-loop knot sometimes accompanied by initials and a crown. Shop a collection of vintage and contemporary Staffordshire pottery from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • How do I know if my Staffordshire dog is antique?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There are a few signs to look for to authenticate an antique Staffordshire dog figurine. Antique figurines are press molded and feature a small hole in the base, rather than a larger one. The quality of the painting is highly detailed and gilded detail may be worn a bit with age. It is always best to have a professional verify if your figurine is authentic. Shop a range of expertly vetted Staffordshire dog figures on 1stDibs.
  • Are Staffordshire plates worth anything?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2024
    Yes, some Staffordshire plates are worth something. Rather than a particular maker, the term Staffordshire refers to a region in the UK that is home to many manufacturers of china and porcelain wares, including Minton, Wedgwood, Royal Doulton and Moorcroft, and there is a market for certain dishes produced by many of these manufacturers. Typically, the maker, age, style, type and condition will all play a role in determining the value of a particular plate. To have your piece assessed based on these criteria, use the services of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. Find a selection of Staffordshire plates on 1stDibs.
  • How do I know if my Staffordshire pottery is real?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertOctober 15, 2024
    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.
  • How can I tell if Staffordshire figurines are real?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    To tell if Staffordshire figurines are real, turn them over. An authentic Staffordshire will have a hole in the base due to the press-molded firing technique. Also, artisans hand-painted the figurines, so no two ever show off the exact same variations in color. Staffordshire didn't add maker's marks to their pieces. If you see a name on a decorative object, it is unlikely to be authentic. Find a collection of expertly vetted Staffordshire figurines on 1stDibs.
  • How do you identify Staffordshire porcelain marks?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertNovember 26, 2024
    To identify Staffordshire porcelain marks, first look to see if your piece has a loosely knotted rope logo. Some items produced in Staffordshire bear this mark. Many pieces also feature a second or alternate maker's mark corresponding to the factory that produced it, such as Spode, Minton and Wedgwood. Online reference guides published on trusted websites can help you determine who made your piece based on these markings. Keep in mind that some Staffordshire porcelain is completely unmarked. If you can't locate a marking, consider having a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer assist you. Explore a wide variety of Staffordshire porcelain on 1stDibs.

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