Victorian, circa 1860 Staffordshire clock group entitled ''V. RIFLES'' in raised dull gilt capitals. Two soldiers stand either side of a clock face, which has a drum, bugle  More »

Victorian, circa 1860 Staffordshire clock group entitled ''V. RIFLES'' in raised dull gilt capitals. Two soldiers stand either side of a clock face, which has a drum, bugle and two flags resting on top. Two legs and two arms are molded free. Dull gilt decoration and clock hands. Vent hole to reverse. This figure was produced in 1860 in response to the Anglo-French war scare. Over 13,000 Volunteer Rifles were enlisted, and were reviewed by Queen Victoria in Hyde Park. Similar piece illustrated figure 883, page 247, Schiffer''s ''Victorian Staffordshire Figures 1835-1875'' Book 1, by A.& N. Harding. Good. Hairline to reverse of one soldier''s neck. No chips. Some small paint losses to the ground, gun, grapes, waist bag and strap, and rim of drum. Rubbing to gilt. Kiln effects: shrinkage crack to one side of grapes; small firing pit to side of base; overall crazing. Restoration to neck and hat of one soldier. 11.75ins high   « Less

Victorian, circa 1860 Pair Staffordshire figures of a lady and gentleman standing in front of a horse. Both are holding the reins in one hand. Each horse has one leg molded  More »

Victorian, circa 1860 Pair Staffordshire figures of a lady and gentleman standing in front of a horse. Both are holding the reins in one hand. Each horse has one leg molded free. Dull gilt base line and decoration. Vent hole to reverse. No book reference found. Good. No restoration. Some rubbing to gilt. Right facing (lady): Slight rubbing to horse''s tail. Kiln effect: stray speck of cobalt enamel to her neck. Left facing (gent): A few paint losses to horse''s tail, gent''s hair and sash. Kiln effect: stray spot of cobalt glaze to horse''s right flank. 6.75ins high   « Less

Victorian, circa 1860 Staffordshire figure of a young boy standing beside a seated, oversized Afghan hound. Dull gilt decoration and base line. Vent hole to reverse. Similar  More »

Victorian, circa 1860 Staffordshire figure of a young boy standing beside a seated, oversized Afghan hound. Dull gilt decoration and base line. Vent hole to reverse. Similar piece illustrated figure 2221, page 143, Schiffer''s ''Victorian Staffordshire Figures 1835-1875'' Book 2, by A.& N. Harding. Generally good. No cracks. No hairlines. Two small flakes to front of base. Slight rubbing to gilt. Kiln effects: some crazing; touch mark to reverse; firing flaw to the dog''s side; piece of kiln detritus to tail. Repair to crack to top of dog''s head running down his back, and shrinkage crack to dog''s neck. Restored chip to tail. Retouched paint losses to shoes, hat and dog''s nose. 14ins high   « Less

Date cipher for 1874 Wedgwood Majolica pitcher with relief molded primroses around sides on a brown ground. Yellow flowers and fine detailed green leaves. Cobalt and ochre  More »

Date cipher for 1874 Wedgwood Majolica pitcher with relief molded primroses around sides on a brown ground. Yellow flowers and fine detailed green leaves. Cobalt and ochre handle and turquoise interior. Maker''s marks impressed ''WEDGWOOD'', date cipher for 1874 and painted pattern number ''1571'' to base. Good. No restoration. No cracks. No hairlines. No chips. Two small flakes to raised flower moldings to one side. Slight wear and scratching to the brown ground and the interior. Kiln effects: one small glaze miss to the brown enamel; a few tiny glaze pops to the green leaf that runs up to the spout; slight running to the brown enamel. 7.25ins high   « Less

Circa 1890 Cunha Majolica Palissy wall plate decorated with three lizards, one retreating into its burrow, a frog, grub and two moths on green, mossy ground. Scalloped rim.  More »

Circa 1890 Cunha Majolica Palissy wall plate decorated with three lizards, one retreating into its burrow, a frog, grub and two moths on green, mossy ground. Scalloped rim. Ochre reverse with two hanging holes on the foot. Impressed maker''s mark ''JOSE A. CUNHA PORTUGAL CALDAS RAINHA'' and stilt marks inside the foot. Good. No hairlines. Some flaking to the moss and a small flake to the grub. Kiln effect: shrinkage crack inside the foot. Restoration of one lizard head. Three restored chips to the foot. Small restored chip to moth wing. 9.25ins diameter   « Less

Victorian, circa 1890 Wedgwood Majolica server in the form of a striped cream and brown straw Kate Greenaway bonnet. Front of the bonnet decorated with a floral sprig and  More »

Victorian, circa 1890 Wedgwood Majolica server in the form of a striped cream and brown straw Kate Greenaway bonnet. Front of the bonnet decorated with a floral sprig and leaves. Chin strap across the middle molded as a pink ribbon which attaches as a rosette on either side. Cream underside with three feet in the form of pink and brown bows. Impressed maker''s marks ''WEDGWOOD'' and unreadable date cipher to underside, along with painted pattern number ''M Z821 17''. Good. No restoration. No cracks. No hairlines. No chips. No flakes. Some staining in places to the front and underside. 11ins by 13ins wide, 3.25ins high   « Less

Victorian, circa 1870 Majolica teapot in the form of an elephant. Lilac ribbon handle and bow finial on top of a turquoise cover. Lilac interior. Three stilt marks and a  More »

Victorian, circa 1870 Majolica teapot in the form of an elephant. Lilac ribbon handle and bow finial on top of a turquoise cover. Lilac interior. Three stilt marks and a painted mark to gray base. Generally good. No cracks. No hairlines. No chips. No flakes. Kiln effect: touch mark to handle. Retouching to one side of elephant. Cover has been professionally re-made. 5.5ins high, 8.5ins wide   « Less

Victorian, circa 1890 Pair Staffordshire free standing St. Bernard''s with dark orange glass eyes. Tan and cream coats . Bright gilt collar and locket. Two vent holes to  More »

Victorian, circa 1890 Pair Staffordshire free standing St. Bernard''s with dark orange glass eyes. Tan and cream coats . Bright gilt collar and locket. Two vent holes to belly of each. Similar pair illustrated on page 87 of Schiffer''s ''Staffordshire Animals'' by Adele Kenny. Good. Right facing: A few small flakes to the dog''s side, tail and left ear. Slight rubbing to gilt. Kiln effects: small shrinkage crack to top of left ear, and another to belly; a couple of tiny glaze misses to reverse. Restored flakes to rump, paws and eyebrows. Left facing: Very slight rubbing to gilt. Restored flakes to eyebrows, hind left leg and paw. 9.75ins high, 12ins wide   « Less

Victorian, circa 1860 Staffordshire titled figure of Ophelia standing on an oval base. Wearing a dress with a garland of fruit draped around her waist and a floral headdress.  More »

Victorian, circa 1860 Staffordshire titled figure of Ophelia standing on an oval base. Wearing a dress with a garland of fruit draped around her waist and a floral headdress. She is holding flowers in both hands. Arms molded free. Dull gilt decoration. Decorated all round. Painted mark to underside. This figure is based on a character from the play ''Hamlet, Prince of Denmark'' by William Shakespeare and pairs with Hamlet. Similar Lady Macbeth piece illustrated figure 1046 P, page 286, Schiffer''s ''Victorian Staffordshire Figures 1835-1875'' Book 1, by A.& N. Harding. Good. No hairlines. No chips. No flakes. Rubbing to gilt. Kiln effects: shrinkage crack and a firing pit to underside. Retouching to hair and headdress. 9.75ins high   « Less

Victorian, date cipher for 1876 Minton Majolica oyster plate with six turquoise wells on a shells and seaweed ground. Central green circular well surrounded by a border of  More »

Victorian, date cipher for 1876 Minton Majolica oyster plate with six turquoise wells on a shells and seaweed ground. Central green circular well surrounded by a border of shells. Turquoise reverse. Three stilt marks inside the foot along with impressed maker''s marks ''MINTON'', ''1323'', date cipher for 1876 and pattern registration diamond. Good. No restoration. No cracks. No hairlines. No flakes. Kiln effect: glaze pop to one well; two chips to stilt marks on reverse. 9ins diameter   « Less