Striking large 19th-century Staffordshire figurine of a rural reaper couple, beautifully hand-painted in traditional Victorian colors. Likely dating to around 1860, this unmarked piece reflects classic Staffordshire charm with a pastoral theme—he with a sickle and she holding a harvest bowl, both posed beside wheat sheaves.
Dimensions: Approx. 15.5” (H) × 9” (W)
Condition: Good condition with expected age-related wear; visible flaking to paint and surface crazing. No maker's mark, consistent with many Staffordshire figures of the period.
Key Features:
Large Staffordshire ceramic figurine, c.1860
Hand-painted with bright glazes, now showing some flaking
Depicts reaper couple in harvest scene
Hollow mold construction typical of Victorian Staffordshire
