Staffordshire Figure - Tambourine Player
Staffordshire figure in the shape of a tambourine player.
Staffordshire figures often depict the playing of traditional or amateur music.
It is thought that the mould for this figure was first made ...
Staffordshire Figure - Tambourine Player
Staffordshire figure in the shape of a tambourine player.
Staffordshire figures often depict the playing of traditional or amateur music.
It is thought that the mould for this figure was first made ...
Staffordshire Figure - The Lost Sheep
Staffordshire figure based on the parable of the Lost Sheep in the Gospels of Matthew and Luke.
Teaching the idea of redemption, the parable tells of a shepherd who leaves his flock of ninety-nine sheep ...
Staffordshire Figure of Elijah
In the Old Testament Elijah the prophet was told by God to go into the desert.
He could drink water from the brook and the ravens would bring him food twice a day.
Staffordshire figure of Elijah
In the Old Testament Elijah the prophet was told by God to go into the desert.
He could drink water from the brook and the ravens would bring him food twice a day.
Staffordshire Figure 'Peace'
A classical figure holding a dove, symbolising peace.
Staffordshire Gardener figure
Staffordshire figure depicting a woman with a watering can.
During the early 19th century, gardening was a popular pastime, influenced by the fashionable Pleasure Gardens, public parks and the establishment ...
Staffordshire Slipware Cradle
Cradles were symbols of fertility and often gifted at weddings or Christenings and were a popular feature from the 17th century to the mid 19th century in England.
Staffordshire Sportsman Figure
Staffordshire figure depicting a man with a gun and hunting dog.
During the 19th century, shooting was a very popular pastime amongst upper class gentlemen.
Shooting was a very class-based activity ...
Stoke and Wolstanton Union Workhouse Toothbrush Holder
This ceramic pot is marked 'Stoke and Wolstanton Union, 1922' and came from the workhouse at Chell.
A new workhouse was built on Turnhurst Road, Chell in 1838/9, after Tunstall became part of the new ...