Early 19th Century Staffordshire Figurines

Early 19th Century Staffordshire FigurinesA pair of unusual and very rare Regency period Staffordshire silver lustre figurines modelled after Classical sculpture. England, early 19th century. Why We Like Them We love the sparkling, festive mood of these charming figurines, their classical allure and the time softened appearance. The Technique Silver lustre employed the new metal platinum, whose chemical properties were analysed towards the end of the 18th century. John Hancock of Hanley,

in gilt and painted wood with specimen marble inset

this is a rare complete survivor

for a mahogany sofa table made by Gillows exists in the Westminster Archive Centre (Susan E

together with its spectacularly figured and well patinated burl amboyna faded to a splendid golden colour

sitting twelve to fourteen diners

dating from the mid-18th century including a pair of card tables supplied by Thomas Chippendale for the 5th Earl of Dumfries at Dumfries House

with another similar example sold in Edinburgh in 2016

sculpture and etc

A pair of large and decorative hand-coloured faximile etchings after Albertus Seba

Plates measure 18cm by 23cm (~7in by ~9in)

2 June 2009

exquisite gilt decoration