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Staffordshire Pottery

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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 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 an unusual ...
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Late 19th Century English Edwardian Antique Staffordshire Pottery

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Pottery

Pair Staffordshire pottery cats, c. 1850.
By Staffordshire
Located in Gargrave, North Yorkshire
Rare and fine pair of Staffordshire pottery cats, c. 1850. The recumbent cats, painted with large underglaze black spots, and having yellow eyes. Set upon underglaze cobalt blue oval...
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1850s English Victorian Antique Staffordshire Pottery

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Pottery

Pair Prattware Cupid wall pockets, c. 1810.
By Staffordshire
Located in Gargrave, North Yorkshire
Pair of large English Prattware pottery wall pockets, c. 1810. The cornucopia shaped wall pockets, moulded with Cupid with a quiver of arrows suspended from swags of flowers in high ...
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Early 1800s English Georgian Antique Staffordshire Pottery

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Pottery

Staffordshire pottery Foxes watch holder, c. 1860.
By Staffordshire
Located in Gargrave, North Yorkshire
Staffordshire pottery watch holder, c. 1860. Modelled as two foxes, seated either side of the watch holder, with a further fox, with its catch, stood above the watch holder. Coloured...
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1860s English Victorian Antique Staffordshire Pottery

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Pottery

Staffordshire pottery recumbent cat, c. 1850.
By Staffordshire
Located in Gargrave, North Yorkshire
Rare and fine Staffordshire pottery cat, c. 1850. The recumbent cat, painted with large underglaze black spots, and having yellow eyes. Set upon an underglaze cobalt blue base, with ...
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1850s English Victorian Antique Staffordshire Pottery

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Pottery

Rare pair Staffordshire recumbent Spaniels, c. 1850.
By Staffordshire
Located in Gargrave, North Yorkshire
Rare pair of Staffordshire recumbent Spaniels, c. 1850. The dogs modelled to lay down on the hearth, either side of a Victorian fireplace. Their fur well delineated, and heightened i...
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1850s English Victorian Antique Staffordshire Pottery

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Earthenware

Staffordshire pottery bocage group, ‘Hairdresser’, c. 1820.
By Staffordshire
Located in Gargrave, North Yorkshire
Staffordshire pottery bocage group of large size, ‘Hairdresser’, c. 1820. The very well modelled group, depicting a man curing the hair of a seated lady, whilst she looks in a hand m...
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1820s English Georgian Antique Staffordshire Pottery

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

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Pottery

Pair of 19th Century Staffordshire Figures of Recumbent Sheep
By Staffordshire
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of 19th century Staffordshire figures of Recumbent Sheep. England, circa 1860s. A diminutive pair of expressive pair of Staffordshire pottery sheep with textured bodies. Som...
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19th Century English High Victorian Antique Staffordshire Pottery

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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...
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Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Antique Staffordshire Pottery

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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...
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19th Century English Georgian Antique Staffordshire Pottery

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Pottery

Pair Staffordshire ‘Pointer’ Spill Vases, c. 1870
By Staffordshire
Located in Gargrave, North Yorkshire
Pair of Staffordshire pottery spill vases, c. 1870. Well modelled as two Pointers, stood before tree trunks, forming the spill vases. The dogs, painted with black spots, and set upon...
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Staffordshire Pottery

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Earthenware

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...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Staffordshire Pottery

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Pottery

Staffordshire English Pottery Figure of a Girl with a Large Sheep
By Staffordshire
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A fine and scarce antique English Staffordshire figure of a girl with a very large sheep dating from the mid 19th century. The figure stands on molded rock...
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Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Staffordshire Pottery

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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.      
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19th Century English Georgian Antique Staffordshire Pottery

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Pottery

19th Century Staffordshire Figure of 'American Fireman'
By Staffordshire
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
19th century Staffordshire figure of 'American Fireman' England, Circa 1860s A rare example, well painted and modeled of a fireman in uniform leaning against a water pump holding a horn in the left arm. The right arm is draped with a cloth. The American Fireman figure came in three sizes, this is largest version. See the last image of a Currier and Ives print...
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19th Century English High Victorian Antique Staffordshire Pottery

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Pottery

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.
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19th Century English High Victorian Antique Staffordshire Pottery

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Pottery

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...
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Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Staffordshire Pottery

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Pottery

19th Century Staffordshire Military Portrait Figure of Omar Pacha
By Staffordshire
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
19th century Staffordshire military portrait figure of Omar Pacha, A rare well decorated version, depicting the Omar Pasha, also known as Omer Pasha ...
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Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Antique Staffordshire Pottery

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Pottery

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...
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Mid-19th Century European American Classical Antique Staffordshire Pottery

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Pearlware, Pottery

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....
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Late 19th Century English High Victorian Antique Staffordshire Pottery

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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 ...
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1850s English Victorian Antique Staffordshire Pottery

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Porcelain

Prattware pottery ‘Macaroni’ tea caddy and cover, c. 1800.
By Staffordshire
Located in Gargrave, North Yorkshire
English pottery Prattware ‘Macaroni’ tea caddy and cover, c. 1800. Moulded to one side with ladies of high fashion, in elaborate 18th Century costume, whilst the reverse shows their ...
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Early 1800s English Georgian Antique Staffordshire Pottery

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Pottery

Staffordshire Prattware lion, c. 1790.
By Staffordshire
Located in Gargrave, North Yorkshire
Staffordshire pottery figure of a lion, c. 1790. The recumbent lion, covered in Pratt type glazes, laid upon a yellow mound base. Set upon a green glazed stepped pedestal base. Havin...
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1790s English Georgian Antique Staffordshire Pottery

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Pair Staffordshire Spaniels with puppies, c. 1850.
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Staffordshire pottery for sale on 1stDibs.

Staffordshire pottery 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 pottery, although beige editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original pottery 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 pottery by and Minton. Prices for Staffordshire pottery can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $311 and can go as high as $4,987, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $1,176.
Questions About 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
    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
    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 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 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.

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