Staffordshire Figures
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Ralph Wood figure of Jean-Paul Marat c.1785-90
A rare Ralph Wood figure of Marat c.1780 decorated in manganese, ochre and green translucent running glazes. Please contact us for additional information and a condition report. This figure is commonly mistaken for Charles James Fox and a similar example resides in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York as Fox, however, both Jonathan Horne and Myrna Schkolne are confident that this is in fact Marat.
SN: 1/8159
£1250
WANTED - good 18th and 19th century English Toby jugs
Demand for good early Toby jugs remains high and as the largest dealer in antique Toby jugs we are constantly looking to acquire new stock - if you have a single Toby jug or a collection we will be happy to discuss a possible purchase - we can collect and pay in cash and are prepared to pay the very best prices.
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Pearlware figure of "The Poor Soldier" Staffordshire c.1820
A relatively rare Staffordshire figure titled "THE POOR SOLDIER" c. 1820. Please contact us for additional information and a condition report.
SN: 1/8078
£460
Fine Ralph Wood figure of Old Age c.1780
Standing at 9" tall a fine Ralph Wood figure of a gentleman - crisply moulded and well decorated in translucent running glazes with the mould number 54 impressed on the under base. Please contact us for additional information and a condition report.
SN: 1/8075
SOLD
In addition to over 800 antiques listed in our archive section do also look at our Instagram page where almost 600 pieces of mostly 18th century pottery (including many rare Toby jugs) are shown. Just press the black Instagram logo at the top right of this page above "contact"
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Pair of prattware musicians c.1790
A fine pair of well decorated prattware musicians on octagonal bases Staffordshire c1790 - standing c 8" tall. Please contact us for additional information and a condition report.
SN: 1/7823 a & b
£990
Good creamware figure of a shepherdess Staffordshire c.1780 10" tall
Fresh to the market after 50 or more years - from a private collection put together between 1953 and 1970 is this lovely creamware figure of a shepherdess standing at 10" tall - well decorated in translucent green, manganese and ochre glazes. Restored - please contact us for additional information and a condition report.
SN: 1/7194
£1250
Good classical prattware figure Staffordshire c.1800
I believe that this figure is of St John buy I may be wrong - if anyone out there can provide a name it would be appreciated! In excellent original condition with no restoration and in typical prattware colours - 7 1/2" tall.
SN: 1/7043
£375
Pictures of your collections
Pictures of our collection on Instagram seem to be well received - now that we all have time on our hands why not take some pictures of your collection and send them to me for inclusion on the Discussion and|News section - I'm sure that we would all enjoy seeing them! My thanks to my good friend Milt for this great picture
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Staffordshire figure of Summer c1800
A charming Staffordshire figure depicting SUMMER c.1800 in very good original condition - 7" tall. Please contact us for additional information and a condition report
SN: 1/7822
£260
Pair of pearlware groups Sailors Departure and Sailors Return c1810
One of the nicest Sailor's Departure and Return groups that I have seen - well decorated in gentle colours. Please contact us for additional information and a condition report.
SN: 1/6241
£810
Prattware figure of Aesculapius Staffordshire c.1800
A prattware figure of Aesculapius standing beside a blazing brazier raised on a tall square base Staffordshire c.1800 - 9" tall. Please contact us for additional information and a condition report.
SN: 1/6070
£495
Large Staffordshire pearlware spill vase group c1800
Standing at 10 1/2" (26cm) tall this is an imposing and very attractive pearlware group with Ram, sheep and lamb in the foreground and a two handled vase above flanked by figures c1800. Please contact us for additional information and a condition report.
SN: 1/7762
£690
Charming pair of pearlware musicians Staffordshire c1810
A delightful pair of Staffordshire pearlware figures of musicians c1810 - the tallest 5 1/2" tall. Nicely moulded and very well decorated - please contact us for additional information and a condition report.
SN: H7
£375
Fine Staffordshire Creamware Romulus and Remus Group c.1815
Rare and fine early Staffordshire creamware group of Romulus and Remus - of good size and very well moulded and painted. Please contact us for additional information and a condition report.
SN: 1/968
£1330
Good enamelled bear baiting group Staffordshire c1800
Standing at 11 1/2" tall this is a very impressive enamelled bear baiting group Staffordshire c1800 - professional restoration to head and chain. Please contact us for additional information and a condition report.
SN: 1/2703
£990
Good figure of Samuel Butler's Sir Hudibras "the knight Errant" Staffordshire c1810
Standing at 12 3/4" tall this is a very imposing figure of Sir Hudibras the Knight Errant astride his horse set upon a high base - Staffordshire 1810-20. Please contact us for additional information and a condition report.
SN: 1/7628
£1390
Prattware St George and the Dragon Staffordshire group c.1790
A well moulded and richly decorated prattware figure of St George slaying the dragon Staffordshire c.1790 - one of the nicest that I have had - some restoration. Please contact us for additional information and a condition report.
SN: 1/7210
£1190
Mid Victorian Staffordshire figure
A well moulded and strongly coloured Staffordshire figure of a seated gentleman with a parakeet by his side - 8 3/8ths" tall. This figure is featured as an "unknown figure" in Gordon Pugh's book "Staffordshire Portrait Figures". In very good original condition
SN: 1/7133
£180
Nestegg Antiques specialises in Staffordshire pearlware and creamware classical figures, busts and candle snuffers.
Whilst in the latter part of the 18th century the wealthy classes were able to decorate their homes with Chelsea, Bow or Derby figurines it was left to the Staffordshire potters to create more affordable pieces in creamware and pearlware for the less well off. These comprised single figures and groups depicting everyday folk in a variety of pursuits, classical, stage and religious figures as well as busts of military, political and royal personages.
Whilst their popularity waned somewhat several years ago good Staffordshire figures are now very much back in demand and are fetching good prices - Nestegg Antiques always has a good range of Staffordshire figures so please let us know if you are looking for a particular piece.