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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
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

Gaudy Dutch 'Urn' Pattern Plate
By Staffordshire
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Gaudy Dutch 'Urn' Pattern Plate 8.25 -inches in diameter Presenting a stunning and rare example of Gaudy Dutch porcelain in the highly sought-after 'Urn' pattern. Crafted in Engla...
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19th Century English Antique Staffordshire Furniture

Materials

Pottery

Circa 1840 Staffordshire Pair of Porcelain Flatback African Zebras
By Staffordshire
Located in Savannah, GA
It is unusual to find an early pair of Staffordshire zebra in this fine condition. The handsome couple here feature much detail with bold lines and subtle shading. Most Victorian fig...
Category

1840s British Early Victorian Antique Staffordshire Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

19thc Staffordshire Creamware Red Fox Stirrup Cup
By Staffordshire
Located in Savannah, GA
This charming early Staffordshire fox stirrup cup features intaglio eyes, reddish brush strokes and upright ears. "The exact origin of the 'stirrup cup', or 'parting cup', is unknow...
Category

1820s English Regency Antique Staffordshire Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Pair Antique Staffordshire Pottery Vases Zeus & Hera with Chariots Circa 1880
By Staffordshire
Located in Katonah, NY
This exquisite pair of antique Staffordshire pottery vases, made in England circa 1880, features mythological scenes of Zeus and Hera riding in their chariots, set against a dramatic...
Category

Late 19th Century Neoclassical Antique Staffordshire Furniture

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...
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19th Century English High Victorian Antique Staffordshire Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

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

Staffordshire Stag with Fawn Spill Vase England Circa 1860
By Staffordshire
Located in Katonah, NY
This large Staffordshire spill vase features a proud stag with a fawn standing on a shaped base. The deer are painted in naturalistic orange/brown. The upper edge of the tree trunk i...
Category

Mid-19th Century English Country Antique Staffordshire Furniture

Materials

Pottery

19thc English Staffordshire Creamware Hound's Head Stirrup Cup
By Staffordshire
Located in Savannah, GA
This charming fellow is an English porcelain stirrup cup in the form of a hound's head. He is very detailed including naturalistically modelled features, white, gray and black mark...
Category

1830s British Early Victorian Antique Staffordshire Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Antique English Staffordshire Flow Blue Pottery Double Handled Basin C1860
By Staffordshire
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique English Staffordshire Flow Blue Pottery Double Handled Basin C1860 Measures- 8"H x 19.5"W x 11.75"D
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Mid-19th Century Antique Staffordshire Furniture

Materials

Pottery

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

1950s English Victorian Vintage Staffordshire Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Paint

Collection of Five Antique Staffordshire Pottery Spaniel Mantle Dogs
By Staffordshire
Located in Bochum, NRW
Collection of Five Antique Staffordshire Pottery Spaniel Mantle Dogs. They are ideal to decorate any interior to add a plus of color and warmth. Height 18, 23, 23 28 and 28 cm.
Category

Early 20th Century English Victorian Staffordshire Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Par of Antique Early 20th Century English Staffordshire Spaniel Dogs Figurines
By Staffordshire
Located in Pearland, TX
A fine pair of antique early 20th-Century English Staffordshire mantel dogs. Marked on reverse. These charming dogs are hand painted with lovely gilt details and sweet faces. They ar...
Category

Early 20th Century English Victorian Staffordshire Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

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

19th Century English Blue & White Pagoda Plate Staffordshire
By Staffordshire
Located in Austin, TX
19th Century English blue & white Pagoda Plate signed Staffordshire.
Category

1890s English Japonisme Antique Staffordshire Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

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 Staffordshire Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Staffordshire Porcelain Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Dogs Figures
By Staffordshire
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This fine pair of Staffordshire porcelain figurines represents Cavalier King Charles spaniel dogs. Thi is an English work. 19th Century.
Category

19th Century British Victorian Antique Staffordshire Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Set of Four Gaudy Dutch 'War Bonnet ' Pattern Plates
By Staffordshire
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Four Gaudy Dutch 'War Bonnet' Pattern Plates 8.25 inches in diameter The 'War Bonnet' pattern was produced between 1810 and 1850 in England, primarily in the Staffordshire region. These plates were made for the American market, where they gained popularity among the Pennsylvania Dutch. The term 'War Bonnet' likely refers to the central design motif, which resembles a Native American war bonnet, reflecting early American cultural influences. A "war bonnet" refers to a traditional headdress worn by some Native American tribes, most notably the Plains Indians such as the Sioux, Cheyenne, and Crow. These headdresses are often made of feathers (typically eagle feathers), beads, and other decorative elements, and they carry deep cultural, spiritual, and symbolic significance. The significance of the War Bonnet Symbol of Honor: War bonnets were worn by respected leaders, warriors, and elders who had earned them through acts of bravery, leadership, or service to their community. Spiritual Importance: The feathers, especially eagle feathers, are considered sacred and represent a connection to the spiritual world. Ceremonial Use: War bonnets were used in various ceremonies, dances, and important cultural events rather than for everyday wear. Status and Achievement: Each feather in a war bonnet was typically earned for a specific act of courage or accomplishment. The 'War Bonnet' pattern features a central design resembling a feathered headdress or floral basket, surrounded by vibrant floral elements. Color Palette: Common colors include cobalt blue, iron red, and green, with occasional yellow highlights. These colors were applied using overglaze enamels. Like other Gaudy Dutch patterns...
Category

19th Century English Antique Staffordshire Furniture

Materials

Pottery

Antique Miniature Staffordshire Pottery Spaniel Dog Figurine with Confetti Fur
By Staffordshire
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique English Staffordshire pottery figurine. Depicting a seated Spaniel. With confetti fur and painted black highlights. Simply a wonderful Staffordshire dog figurine...
Category

Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Staffordshire Furniture

Materials

Pottery

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

Pair of Late Staffordshire Recumbent Figures of Dalmatians
By Staffordshire
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of late Staffordshire Recumbent figures Dalmatians USA, 20th 1950s A good pair of a later Staffordshire hand painted and enameled porcelain figures of reclining Dalmatians....
Category

Mid-20th Century English High Victorian Staffordshire Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

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

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

Rare Pair of 19th Century English Staffordshire White Spaniel Dogs With Pups
By Staffordshire
Located in Pearland, TX
A superb rare pair of antique 19th-Century English Staffordshire Spaniel dogs with pups. These charming dogs have fine hand painted details, gilt accents, and the sweetest expression...
Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Staffordshire Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Staffordshire Pottery Cow Figure Spill Vases
By Staffordshire
Located in Downingtown, PA
Staffordshire Pottery Pair of Cow and Calf Figure Spill Vases, Circa 1860-80 The charming large Victorian Staffordshire pottery figures have a large scale to them. They depict a pa...
Category

Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Staffordshire Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

RARE Large Staffordshire Portrait Bust of Queen Caroline, 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

19th Century Staffordshire Figurines of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert 'Large'
By Staffordshire
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
19th century Staffordshire Figurines of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert (Large) England, circa 1860 Offering a rare find, this pair of 19th-century Staffordshire Figures portrays t...
Category

19th Century English High Victorian Antique Staffordshire Furniture

Materials

Pottery

Staffordshire Pottery Figure of President Abraham Lincoln on Horseback
By Staffordshire
Located in Downingtown, PA
Staffordshire Pottery Figure of Lincoln on Horseback Mid-19th Century The figure depicts President Abraham Lincoln sitting on horseback, his head turned towards the viewer, on an ov...
Category

1860s English Early Victorian Antique Staffordshire Furniture

Materials

Pottery

Staffordshire Pearlware Bocage Pack of Red Spaniel Puppies/ Sheep
By Staffordshire
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Staffordshire Pearlware bocage pack of red spaniel puppies or sheep- A rare whimsical grouping of three seated red and white animals under a tree on an oval naturalistic base.      
Category

19th Century English Georgian Antique Staffordshire Furniture

Materials

Pottery

Blue and White Flowers Victorian Style Staffordshire Ironstone Pottery Vase
By Staffordshire
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Delightful double handled Staffordshire Ironstone vase with Victorian style blue flower motif / design. Add a splash of color / colour to your home decor with this beautiful blue and...
Category

1980s British Victorian Vintage Staffordshire Furniture

Materials

Clay, Pottery, Ironstone

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 Pair Staffordshire Pottery Cats on Cushions
By Staffordshire
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Pair of Staffordshire Pottery figures which feature a cat on a cushion, recumbent on an oval base. Dull gilt base line and embellishment.
Category

1860s English Victorian Antique Staffordshire Furniture

Materials

Earthenware

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...
Category

1860s English Victorian Antique Staffordshire Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

English Staffordshire Jack Russell Terrier Dog Equestrian Stirrup Cup
By Staffordshire
Located in Pearland, TX
A fine rare Vintage English Staffordshire Jack Russell Terrier hunting dog porcelain stirrup cup produced by Royale Stratford, in England, circa 1980...
Category

Late 20th Century English Victorian Staffordshire Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Staffordshire King Charles Spaniel on Leaf Base
By Staffordshire
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Staffordshire Pottery figure which features a King Charles spaniel, stood on a leaf embellished base. Dull gilt embellishment.
Category

1860s English Victorian Antique Staffordshire Furniture

Materials

Earthenware

Pair of English Staffordshire Glazed Ceramic Dogs
By Staffordshire
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Fine pair of English Staffordshire glazed ceramic spaniels featuring white bodies with remnants of gold decoration. Beautiful craquelure finish and fac...
Category

20th Century English Victorian Staffordshire Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Antique English 19th Century Porcelain Staffordshire Ware Figure of A Hound
By Staffordshire
Located in London, GB
Antique 19th Century Porcelain Staffordshire Ware Hound By William Kent C.1850 A superb hand painted elegant hound figure presented in very good co...
Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Staffordshire Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of 19th Century Staffordshire Scottish Highlander Hunters
By Staffordshire
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Handsome pair of 19th century equestrian Staffordshire porcelain Scottish Highlander hunters on horseback. Each bearded gentleman is depicted seate...
Category

19th Century English Edwardian Antique Staffordshire Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Staffordshire Pottery Figure of Benjamin Franklin, Named on Base
By Staffordshire
Located in Downingtown, PA
Large Staffordshire figure of Benjamin Franklin, Named Franklin on base, mid-19th century This Staffordshire figure of Benjamin Franklin has a white base with the words Franklin mol...
Category

Mid-19th Century European American Classical Antique Staffordshire Furniture

Materials

Pearlware, Pottery

Staffordshire Pottery Stirrup Cup Modelled as a Fox Head
By Staffordshire
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Staffordshire Pottery porcellaneous stirrup cup which features a fox head, stood directly on the ground, no base. Dull gilt base line. Decorated 'in the round' - decoration to front ...
Category

1850s English Victorian Antique Staffordshire Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Staffordshire Bone China Silhouette Made in England, Set of 3, FREE SHIPPING
By Staffordshire
Located in Bochum, NRW
Set of 3 Staffordshire silhouette images framed on porcelain medallions (black gold), with black velvet background. These beautiful Fine Bone China Frame Wall Art...
Category

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

Materials

Porcelain

Staffordshire Mr & Mrs Gladstone Pair Political Portrait Pottery Figures
By Staffordshire
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A rare pair Staffordshire pottery political figures titled Mr & Mrs Gladstone and dating from the latter 19th century. The cast figures portray prime minister William Ewart Gladstone...
Category

Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Staffordshire Furniture

Materials

Pottery

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

Staffordshire Pottery Figure of Bacchus With Cup on a Wine Barrel
By Staffordshire
Located in Downingtown, PA
Staffordshire Pottery Figure of Bacchus With Cup on a Wine Barrel, 19th Century The charming figure depicts the figure of Bacchus with a grape and leaf wreath around his head sittin...
Category

Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Staffordshire Furniture

Materials

Pottery

Staffordshire Pearlware Musicians and Sheep Bocage Group
By Staffordshire
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Staffordshire Pottery pearlware bocage figure with a musical theme which features a couple seated before a tree, playing musical instruments. Sheep and dogs around them, seated on a ...
Category

1820s English Folk Art Antique Staffordshire Furniture

Materials

Pottery

Large Staffordshire Red Riding Hood and Wolf Figure
By Staffordshire
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Staffordshire pottery figure with a theatrical and literary theme which features red riding hood, with a wolf beside her, seated on a circular base. Dull gilt base line and embellish...
Category

1860s English Victorian Antique Staffordshire Furniture

Materials

Pottery

Staffordshire Pottery Cow Figure with Milkmaid
By Staffordshire
Located in Downingtown, PA
Staffordshire Pottery Cow Figure with Milkmaid Circa 1860-80 The large Staffordshire pottery model depicts a large cow with a milkmaid sitt...
Category

Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Staffordshire Furniture

Materials

Pottery

Rare Large Staffordshire Pottery Otter Hunter Spill Vase
By Staffordshire
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Staffordshire spill vase with a hunting theme which features an otter hunter, his dogs and an otter impaled on his spear. Multi-coloured with ...
Category

1860s English Victorian Antique Staffordshire Furniture

Materials

Earthenware

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 18th Century South Staffordshire Enamel Plaques , circa 1760
By Staffordshire
Located in Basildon, GB
Pair 18th Century South Staffordshire Enamel Plaques , oval shape, painted with pastoral views, circa 1760
Category

Mid-18th Century British George III Antique Staffordshire Furniture

Materials

Enamel

Staffordshire Porcelain Campana Vase, Salmon, Gilt and Flowers, circa 1820
By Staffordshire
Located in London, GB
On offer is a very fine small porcelain campana vase made circa year 1820 by an unknown Staffordshire potter. The vase has a beautiful delicate salmon colored ground, rich gilding an...
Category

1820s English Regency Antique Staffordshire Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Staffordshire Pottery Flatback Model of Balmoral Castle
By Staffordshire
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
The hollow potted castle is mounted on a long oval shaped base molded in relief with swirl patterning with a raised molded banner reading BALMORAL CASTLE...
Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Staffordshire Furniture

Materials

Pottery

Staffordshire Planter Jardinière on a Column
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

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 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

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

Pair Staffordshire 'Simpson & Brown' Generals on Horseback
By Staffordshire
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Pair of Staffordshire figures with a military theme which feature two generals each holding a flag, seated on horseback. The pieces are titled, ''G. BROWN' and 'GNL SIMPSON'' to the fronts. Dull gilt titles and embellishment. These represent Sir James Simpson (1792-1868) served with the Grenadier Guards...
Category

1860s English Victorian Antique Staffordshire Furniture

Materials

Earthenware

Antique English Staffordshire Hand Painted Figural Porcelain Cobbler, circa 1860
By Staffordshire
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique English Staffordshire porcelain figure depicts hand painted cobbler working on shoe seated on covered stool with puppy peeking from beneath, circa...
Category

19th Century English Antique Staffordshire Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

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.
Questions About Staffordshire Furniture
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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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