A rare pair of Staffordshire spill vase figures of a deer, stag and fawn, Circa 1860, these figures measure 12 inches high, the only damage to these figures is one of the spill at the back has a crack. (this can be seen in the photo)

The collecting of Staffordshire figures, a particularly English folk art, has expanded from its origins to include much of the English speaking world. This work, in two books, details and illustrates the range and depth of figures made by the potters. Over 2,900 figures are illustrated in Book One and Book Two, virtually all in the brilliant color which was imperative for the beauty and simplicity of the figures to be fully appreciated. Many of these figures have never before been recorded. A history of the figures, together with many sources and relevant bibliographical details, are included, along with a guide to current prices. Victorian Staffordshire Figures 1835-1875, Book One is the definitive work on Portrait figures, and also includes Naval and Military, and Theatrical and Literary Characters (including Opera, Ballet, and Circus).

Collecting Staffordshire ceramic figures, a particularly English folk art, has expanded from its origins to include much of the English speaking world. This work, in two books, details and illustrates the range and depth of figures made by the potters. Over 2,900 figures are illustrated in the two books, virtually all in the brilliant color which was imperative for the beauty and simplicity of the figures to be fully appreciated. Many of these figures have never before been recorded. A history of the figures, together with sources and relevant bibliographical details, are included, along with a guide to current prices. Victorian Staffordshire Figures 1835-1875, Book Two details Religous and Temperance Figures; Hunters and Huntsmen; Shepherds, Gardeners, Harvesters, and Pastoral Scenes; Other Pursuits, Pastimes, and Occupations; Children with Animals; Dogs; Animals; Houses, Cottages, and Castles; and Sport and Miscellaneous.

This beautiful and informative volume continues where the authors' two-volume set, Victorian Staffordshire Figures, 1835-1875**, ended, expanding on these works. Over 1,100 mid-nineteenth century British historical ceramic figures are shown here in over 860 beautiful color photographs organized and numbered to coincide with the previous set, allowing this volume to merge seamlessly with it. Also included are sound advice on collecting Victorian Staffordshire figures, histories of the people represented, numerous source listings, relevant bibliographical details, and a thorough guide to current market prices in both British pounds and U.S. dollars. This book will delight everyone interested in nineteenth-century Staffordshire ceramics and history, earthenware figures, and folk art.

Since the 1960s, the best Victorian Staffordshire ceramic figures pieces have achieved values rivaling porcelain figures from Dresden and Meissen. Over 350 beautiful images here display the figures produced from 1875 onward at their best, both original pieces and later reproductions. The Parr-Kent Factory; Sampson Smith; James Sadler & Sons, Ltd.; Lancaster & Sons, Ltd.; Joseph Unwin & Co.; and Arthur J. Wilkinson, Ltd. are shown to have made figures ranging from portraits to a menagerie of animals. Among the famous personages represented are Queen Victoria, Robert Baden-Powell, Winston Churchill, Horatio Nelson, and Woodrow Wilson. The informative text gives tips on determining original figures from reproductions, brief histories of the Staffordshire factories involved, and important information on values, with value codes in the captions. This is a wonderful companion volume to the author's three previous informative texts on this subject, covering the period 1835-1875.

The collecting of Staffordshire Figures, a particularly English Folk art, has expanded from its origins to include much of the English speaking world. This work in three Volumes, details and illustrates the range and depth of the figures made by the potters. Over 4000 figures are illustrated in Book one, Book two, and Book Three, virtually all in the brilliant colour which was imperative for the beauty and simplicity of these figures. Many of these figures have never been published before. Many sources and relevant bibliographical details are included, along with a guide to present day prices

A very rare pair of Staffordshire underglazed separate legged red and white dogs / spaniels, These figures are Circa 1860, and measures 8 inches high, these are a very rare and impressive pair

An extremely rare Staffordshire group figure of a red and white spaniel / dog seated with a whippet seated either side. Circa 1850, this figure measures 7 inches high. There has been professional restoration to the neck of the left hand side whippet, this has been done to a good standard. This figure is illustrated on the front cover of the Pope book of a to z staffordshire dogs.

A wonderful pair of size 2 red and white staffordshire dogs / spaniels. Circa 1860, these figures measure 10 inches high. This pair does have the raised #2 on the base. The only damage to these figures is that the left hand side dog does have a hairline crack to the back. This is an old crack and is not moving.

A rare Staffordshire group figure of three poodles / dogs surrounding a clock face, Circa 1860, this figure measures 8 inches high, and is perfect.

A pair of titled Staffordshire figures of Marshal Arnaud and lord Raglan seated on horseback. Circa 1850, these figures measure 8.5 inches high. There has been professional restoration to the leg of the horse, this has been done to a good standard