Antique Staffordshire Fruit Seller Figurine, c.1840, 15cm Wedgwood

Antique Staffordshire Fruit Seller Figurine, c.1840, 15cm WedgwoodThis charming antique figurine is a mid19th century English Staffordshire earthenware model of a seated fruit seller, a classic subject in the popular ordinary people genre that flourished in the Staffordshire Potteries around 18301860. Standing approximately 15 cm high, the figure is hollowcast and lightly potted, with the characteristic creamy earthenware body and soft lead glaze associated with early Victorian cottage and mantelpiece figures. The

The second vase shows more substantial issues but still displays well from a front-on perspective

The combination of fine wood

The impressed Wedgwood mark is a hallmark of quality

This combination of delicacy and utility is the hallmark of high-quality early creamware

Its compact square format makes this tray particularly versatile

The enamel colours remain bright and unfaded

Marked: Each plate is marked

but nothing that detracts from its display quality or overall elegance

The reversible design allows the piece to be worn and displayed in more than one way

especially considering their age of around 200 years

Luxurious coastal and nautical style decor accent

Rare example of early British neo-classical design and Wedgwood history