Hunter With Rifle And Scotsman With Deer, Late 19th Century

Two groups forming a pair
"Hunter with rifle"
Height 41cm
"Scotsman with deer"
Height 42cm
Manufacture of Staffordshire
England End of the 19th century

The Staffordshire factory refers to the flourishing ceramic industry located in the English region of Staffordshire, which reached its peak between the 18th and 19th centuries. This area is renowned for producing earthenware, porcelain, and stoneware, becoming a major center for manufacturing both decorative and utilitarian objects. Thanks to its rich clay resources and advantageous geographic location, Staffordshire attracted many craftsmen and innovators from the early 18th century. Several famous manufacturers such as Wedgwood, Spode, Minton, and Royal Doulton were established there.
Staffordshire’s productions cover a wide range of items, from tableware to highly prized decorative figurines. The decorations vary from floral and geometric patterns to historical or pastoral scenes, often hand-painted or rendered in relief. Staffordshire porcelain is known for its quality, finesse, and stylistic diversity, ranging from classical to Victorian styles. This industry significantly contributed to the export of English ceramics worldwide, particularly to Europe and the United States.

Today, Staffordshire objects are highly sought after by collectors of decorative arts and antiques. The ceramic tradition still thrives in the region, with museums like the Museum of the Pottery in Stoke-on-Trent celebrating this rich industrial and artistic heritage.