Figure of the month

Charity

Courtesy Andrew Dando
February 2021

Faith, Hope and Charity are sometimes called “theological virtues” because Christians believe they are gifts from God. These virtues have traditionally been portrayed in human form, each accompanied by an appropriate attribute.  

Charity is believed to be the greatest of the virtues, embodying both the love of God and others.

This figure is 9 inches tall. See Myrna Schkolne’s Staffordshire Figures Volume 4, page 192, figure 195.20.

Courtesy Andrew Dando

More Figures of the month

Edward Morgan and Jenny Jones

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This is a rare pair of figures portraying Edward Morgan and Jenny Jones, titled with gilt script. The romantic tale of Morgan and Jones was set to music in 1825 by Charles James Mathews. 

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March 2025

This is a rare figure of Field Marshal Fitzroy Raglan. The figure stands about 12 1/4” tall and dates to about 1854. 

Black and white spaniels

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This is fine pair of #1 black and white Staffordshire spaniels. They have a raised number one on the underside, designating them as the largest in a series of six sizes, number six being the smallest.

Royal children seated

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Queen Victoria

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This is a rare Staffordshire figure of Queen Victoria, standing 8 3/4” tall and dating to approximately 1855. The Queen stands holding the staff of a flag in her left hand and a scroll in her right hand. 

Victor Emmanuel II

November 2024

This is a rare Staffordshire military figure of Victor Emmanuel II, standing 17” tall, dating to approximately 1855. It is titled in gold, raised capital letters, “KING OF SARDINIA”.

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