Antique Staffordshire Deer Spill Vase Stag and Fawn Circa 1860
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Antique Staffordshire Deer Spill Vase Stag and Fawn Circa 1860

$280.00

This large Staffordshire spill vase features a proud stag with a fawn at its side, modeled in a naturalistic Victorian pastoral style.
The deer are hand-painted in warm orange-brown tones with gentle shading that gives depth and life to the figures.
A hollow tree trunk forms the spill holder behind them, finished with a subtle gilt rim.
The shaped white base is edged with a fine gilt line.
The decoration is concentrated on the front, as is typical for Staffordshire figures of this type.
Dimensions: 11.75 inches tall x 7.25 inches long x 2.75 inches wide
Condition: Excellent, with slight rubbing to the gilt on the rim of the tree trunk
Reference: A. & N. Harding, Victorian Staffordshire Figures 1835–1875, Book 2, p. 243
Decoration: Hand-painted with gilt accents
Material: Glazed earthenware
Style: Victorian pastoral
Origin: Staffordshire, England
Date: Circa 1860
Notable Details:
Classic stag and fawn grouping
Tree trunk spill holder form
Warm naturalistic coloring
Referenced in Harding, Victorian Staffordshire Figures 1835–1875

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Notable Details:
Classic stag and fawn grouping
Tree trunk spill holder form
Warm naturalistic coloring
Referenced in Harding, Victorian Staffordshire Figures 1835–1875
Background of Staffordshire Deer

Staffordshire deer figures were popular decorative ceramics made in England, primarily in the 18th and 19th centuries.
These figures reflect the British admiration for pastoral and hunting scenes, often depicting deer in naturalistic poses.

Background of Staffordshire Spill Vases with Figures

Staffordshire spill vases with figures were a popular form of decorative pottery produced in England, mainly in the 19th century, especially during the Victorian era. These pieces served as both decorative mantelpiece ornaments and practical holders for spills (small rolled paper or wood strips used to transfer fire from hearths or candles). The vase portion often took the shape of a hollowed-out tree trunk.

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