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Small is beautiful

Reading boy/reading girl, 3.2”h. (8.1 cm) Ref. Schkolne Volume 1 – p. 99, fig. 25.46 (boy) – courtesy Myrna Schkolne

Winand (Win) Hock

April 2023

Winand (Win) Hock lets his “smalls” speak for themselves…

Reading boy/reading girl, 3.2”h. (8.1 cm) Ref. Schkolne Volume 1 – p. 99, fig. 25.46 (boy) – courtesy Myrna Schkolne

Acting the part: Louisa, Constance, Diana, Diana

Dorothea and Sarah Gillett

Although many of the Staffordshire portrait figures were titled, sometimes the most well-known figures of the time were not attributed, leaving collectors two centuries later to wonder who stands on our living room shelves. Dorothea Gillett considers this question as she looks at three female figures…

Christmas in the Potteries

Alan Sturrock

The Staffordshire potters were nothing but entrepreneurial, always seizing on an idea or event to commemorate and make money. Why then were no figures made to recognise the celebration of Christmas? Alan Sturrock offers some alternatives for the festive season.

Sheep – don’t you just love them?

Winand (Win) Hock

In this ode to the humble herbivore, Win Hock reminds us of the sheep’s importance to the history of British economy and social structure.

Look back on our figures of the month

Every month since 2015 we have chosen a Staffordshire figure to feature – it may be unusual, rare, have an interesting story, or might just be one of our favourites.

A profusion and confusion of Napoleons

Alan Jamieson

When historian Alan Jamieson brought home his very first Staffordshire figure, little did he know that Em. Napoleon would lead him on a new voyage of discovery…

An Equine Quiz

Kelvin and Dorothea Gillett

Equestrian figures are very popular with Staffordshire collectors. Kelvin and Dorothea Gillett challenge you to have a go at identifying these figures from their horses!

At home with The Garrick Club

Michael Duffell

From long-held traditions to ‘salmon and cucumber’ ties, Michael Duffell offers a glimpse into a London theatrical gentlemen’s club inspired by the life of David Garrick, and its very unique Staffordshire figure collection.

With a twinkle in his eye: Harry Ryans (1927-2021)

Stephen Duckworth

Stephen Duckwork remembers Harry Ryans, the son of a Yorkshire coal miner who never lost his accent despite living in London for over 60 years. His personal collection of around 200 Staffordshire figures was distinguished by its focus on rarity, detail, condition and some distinct thematic strengths.

Collecting Staffordshire Figures

Alan Sturrock

A brief illustrated history of Staffordshire pottery, followed by pointers for the eager collector.

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We warmly welcome new members.

Wherever you are in the world, whether you are an experienced collector, a researcher interested in the folk art of England, or just someone who is intrigued by Staffordshire figures, please join us for £45 / $50 per year per household.