Crewenna Potteries was a pottery studio  in Nelson, New Zealand, established in 1962 by Harry and May Davis. The couple had previously run a pottery in Cornwall, England, and they brought their skills and experience with them to New Zealand. The company was known for its hand-thrown and decorated ceramics. The Davises used a variety of techniques, including stoneware, porcelain, and slipware. They also experimented with different glazes, creating a wide range of colors and finishes.

The Davises' pottery was popular with both collectors and the general public. They exhibited their work in galleries and museums around New more...

Perhaps the most famous pottery figures of the last hundred years or so, are the Staffordshire flat backs, the description "flat back" indicating they were not detailed on the reverse as they were designed to stand against a wall, not be seen in the round.

The numerous large and small Staffordshire potteries, estimated at over 1,000 by the end of the 19th century, produced a vast range of coloured and glazed earthenware figures.

The range included rustic, allegorical and biblical scenes, as well as famous people, such as Queen Victoria and Prince Albert, or Bonnie Prince Charlie and Flora more...

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A Staffordshire salt glaze teapot with musical figures, c.1760

A Staffordshire salt glaze teapot with musical figures, c.1760

Three Victorian Staffordshire figures each depicting couples in…

Victorian Staffordshire Couple Figures in Rural Settings

Three Victorian Staffordshire figures each depicting couples in rural settings, including a water mill, a baptism with an attending vicar, and a couple on a bridge, with swans, height 19 cm, tallest.

Three 19th century Staffordshire house figures with encrusted…

19th Century Staffordshire House Figures with Flower Decoration

Three 19th century Staffordshire house figures with encrusted flower decoration, one a pastille burner, height 13 cm, tallest, one with chimney restoration

A Staffordshire couple with clock flatback figure group mid to,…

Staffordshire Couple Clock Flatback Figure Group

A Staffordshire couple with clock flatback figure group mid to, late 19th century, height 20 cm

A Diamond Jubilee Staffordshire figure of Queen Victoria.…

Diamond Jubilee Staffordshire Figure of Queen Victoria

A Diamond Jubilee Staffordshire figure of Queen Victoria. height 42 cm

Two Staffordshire flat back porcelain figure groups, each…

Staffordshire Couple Porcelain Figure Groups

Two Staffordshire flat back porcelain figure groups, each depicting a couple standing wearing traditional costumes, the largest 33 cm high

Very large pair of mid-19th century Staffordshire figures of…

Antique Staffordshire Gamekeeper and Lady Figures (A/F)

Very large pair of mid-19th century Staffordshire figures of the 'Gamekeeper and His Lady' A/F

Four Victorian Staffordshire figures. Three of Scottish dancer…

Victorian Scottish Dancer and Harvest Couple Figures

Four Victorian Staffordshire figures. Three of Scottish dancer in traditional costume, together with a harvest time couple. 19 cm high

Quality large Staffordshire figure, the Harvesters

Harvesters: Quality Staffordshire Figure

Quality large Staffordshire figure, the Harvesters

Staffordshire pottery cottage ornament and figural statue, 19th…

Pair of 19th Century Staffordshire Pottery Ornaments

Staffordshire pottery cottage ornament and figural statue, 19th century, (2 items), 12 cm and 19.5 cm high

Staffordshire figure of Wallace

Staffordshire Wallace Figure

Staffordshire figure of Wallace

Large pair of Staffordshire figurines

Staffordshire Figurine Pair

Large pair of Staffordshire figurines

19th century Staffordshire figurine

Victorian Staffordshire Figurine

19th century Staffordshire figurine

Enoch wood Staffordshire figure of the widow early 19th century,…

Enoch Wood Staffordshire Widow Figure (Damaged)

Enoch wood Staffordshire figure of the widow early 19th century, with damage and restorations. Height 26 cm

Two Victorian Staffordshire figure groups, romantic couple…

Victorian Staffordshire Romantic Couple under Tree

Two Victorian Staffordshire figure groups, romantic couple under tree arch and other

Two Victorian Staffordshire figures, large huntsman with game…

Victorian Staffordshire Huntsman and Romantic Couple Figures

Two Victorian Staffordshire figures, large huntsman with game catch and romantic couple

Two Victorian Staffordshire figures, large flat back huntsman…

Victorian Staffordshire Huntsman and Fisherwoman Figures

Two Victorian Staffordshire figures, large flat back huntsman and fisherwoman

Victorian Staffordshire 'Will Watch' flatback

Victorian Staffordshire 'Will Watch' Flatback Figurine

Victorian Staffordshire 'Will Watch' flatback

Three C19th Staffordshire house figurines with encrusted flower…

Encrusted Flower Staffordshire House Figurines

Three C19th Staffordshire house figurines with encrusted flower decoration, height 22.5 cm tallest

19th century Staffordshire large 'Fish Seller' figurine, 38 cm…

Staffordshire Fish Seller Figurine (A/F)

19th century Staffordshire large 'Fish Seller' figurine, 38 cm high (A/F)

Large pair of Staffordshire figures A/F

Damaged Staffordshire Figurines for Sale

Large pair of Staffordshire figures A/F

Staffordshire holy water font, with central figure, flanked by…

Staffordshire Holy Water Font with Central Figure and Angels

Staffordshire holy water font, with central figure, flanked by two angels above font, height 19 cm

Three Victorian Staffordshire figure groups, mounted figure…

Victorian Staffordshire Figure Groups and Mounted Prince with Children

Three Victorian Staffordshire figure groups, mounted figure entitled Prince and two children riding goats

Victorian Staffordshire figure group fob watch holder, approx…

Victorian Staffordshire Fob Watch Holder Figure Group

Victorian Staffordshire figure group fob watch holder, approx 32 cm high

Five various Staffordshire flatback figures, including Queen, &…

Staffordshire Flatback Figures Set

Five various Staffordshire flatback figures, including Queen, & Returning Home. As inspected. Height 23 cm. (average)

Three Victorian Staffordshire figures including two various…

Victorian Staffordshire Seated Figures and Gentleman

Three Victorian Staffordshire figures including two various pieces, with seated couples; and a seated figure of a gentleman, height 17 cm, tallest.

Pair Victorian Staffordshire figures with goats 'Green Factory'…

Victorian Staffordshire and Green Factory Goat Spill Vases

Pair Victorian Staffordshire figures with goats 'Green Factory' figures, each figure in the form of a spill vase, leg of 1 goat restored, height 22 cm.

18th century Staffordshire figure 'Crimea War'

Staffordshire Crimea War Figure

18th century Staffordshire figure 'Crimea War'

18th century Staffordshire figure 'Red Riding Hood'

Staffordshire Red Riding Hood Figurine

18th century Staffordshire figure 'Red Riding Hood'

Staffordshire figure, child with exotic bird

Exotic Bird Child Figurine

Staffordshire figure, child with exotic bird

A Staffordshire Scottish group named 'The clock tower'.…

Staffordshire Trio: Clock Tower, Reaper, Proposal

A Staffordshire Scottish group named 'The clock tower'. Together with a Staffordshire figure named 'The Reaper'and a Staffordshire figure named 'The Proposal'. (3)

George Staffordshire figure of the Widow. Square based. C.1820.…

Staffordshire Widow Figure, c.1820

George Staffordshire figure of the Widow. Square based. C.1820. Private collection, Sydney. Height 25 cm

A 19th century Staffordshire pottery group 'Child on a highland…

Highland Goat with Child

A 19th century Staffordshire pottery group 'Child on a highland goat'. Height 12.5 cm

Three Victorian Staffordshire figures including: 2 various…

Victorian Staffordshire Figures with Flower Baskets and Seated Couple

Three Victorian Staffordshire figures including: 2 various standing figures with flower baskets, and the other a seated couple, Height 16 cm tallest.

Four various 19th century Staffordshire pen holders with…

19th Century Staffordshire Flower Pen Holders

Four various 19th century Staffordshire pen holders with encrusted flower decoration, two in a figural form, one in the form of a house, the other in the form of a flower with in relief doves,height 13 cm, tallest

Figural jug early 19th century Staffordshire, circa 1840's,…

Lord Nelson Figural Jug

Figural jug early 19th century Staffordshire, circa 1840's, figure of Lord Nelson, height 25.5 cm

Antique Staffordshire figure of a boy & zebra, Height 19 cm,…

Staffordshire Boy and Zebra Antique Figure

Antique Staffordshire figure of a boy & zebra, Height 19 cm, length 15 cm Provenance: The Dr. Margaret Giles Collection.

Two Victorian Staffordshire figures, fortune teller and Empress…

Victorian Staffordshire Fortune Teller & Empress of France Figures

Two Victorian Staffordshire figures, fortune teller and Empress of France

Three Victorian Staffordshire figure groups, standing gentleman…

Victorian Highland Couples with Standing Gentleman

Three Victorian Staffordshire figure groups, standing gentleman and two highland couples

Three Staffordshire portrait figures, 19th century, the largest…

19th Century Staffordshire Portrait Figures Set

Three Staffordshire portrait figures, 19th century, the largest 28 cm high

Two English Staffordshire figures, 19th century, one depicting…

19th Century Staffordshire Figures: Napoleon & Gallant

Two English Staffordshire figures, 19th century, one depicting Louis Napoleon, the other modelled as a standing gallant (repaired), the largest 46 cm high.

A Staffordshire flatback figural spill vase, mid 19th century,…

Scotsman with Bird Staffordshire Spill Vase

A Staffordshire flatback figural spill vase, mid 19th century, a Scotsman with a bird upon his head seated beside a tree trunk spill vase, and a beehive, height 21 cm

A Victorian Staffordshire 'Nelson' figural jug 19th century.…

Victorian Nelson Figural Jug

A Victorian Staffordshire 'Nelson' figural jug 19th century. The figure in a blue frock coat and supported by a tree trunk with an applied handle, the triform hat serving as the pouring rim, marked Nelson to the base; typically unmarked. Height 31.5 cm

A small Staffordshire flatback figure of scholar and teacher,…

Staffordshire Flatback Scholar and Teacher Figure

A small Staffordshire flatback figure of scholar and teacher, 19 cm cm high,

Two Lord Kitchener Staffordshire flat back figures, approx, 31…

Pair of Lord Kitchener Staffordshire flat back figures

Two Lord Kitchener Staffordshire flat back figures, approx, 31 cm high (2)

Staffordshire figure group of lovers under the bower tree.…

Lovers under Bower Tree Staffordshire Figure Group

Staffordshire figure group of lovers under the bower tree. Height 30 cm

Staffordshire figure of red riding hood. Height 38 cm

Red Riding Hood Staffordshire Figurine

Staffordshire figure of red riding hood. Height 38 cm

Two Staffordshire porcelain figural vases, 19th century, 35 cm…

Pair of 19th Century Staffordshire Porcelain Figural Vases

Two Staffordshire porcelain figural vases, 19th century, 35 cm and 25.5 cm high

'The Rival' antique Staffordshire pottery figural vase, 19th…

Antique Staffordshire Figural Vase: 'The Rival'

'The Rival' antique Staffordshire pottery figural vase, 19th century, 36 cm high

Large Victorian Staffordshire figure entitled band of Hope…

Victorian Temperance Figure: Band of Hope

Large Victorian Staffordshire figure entitled band of Hope (Temperance Organisation for children founded in Leeds 1847)

Four various Staffordshire figures. 'Admiral Napier;' couple…

Staffordshire Figures Collection

Four various Staffordshire figures. 'Admiral Napier;' couple gazing out to sea; 'Winter's Tale;' & 'Master Lampton'. all as inspected. Height 25 cm (average)

Two early Staffordshire Pearlware figures. 'Hope'; and 'Charity.…

Restored Staffordshire Pearlware Figures: Hope & Charity

Two early Staffordshire Pearlware figures. 'Hope'; and 'Charity.' both on square bases, c.1820. Both restored. Height 18 cm. and height 20 cm

Two Victorian Staffordshire Castle form figures including…

Victorian Staffordshire Castle Figures

Two Victorian Staffordshire Castle form figures including castle form pastille burner, height 13 cm and castellated form church entry door piece, height 22 cm

Victorian Staffordshire 'Gipsys' figure height 34 cm.

Victorian Staffordshire Gipsys Figure (34 cm)

Victorian Staffordshire 'Gipsys' figure height 34 cm.

Two 19th century Staffordshire house figure with encrusted…

19th Century Staffordshire House Figures with Flower Decoration

Two 19th century Staffordshire house figure with encrusted flower decoration, height 13 cm, tallest

Large19th century Staffordshire house figurine with encrusted…

Encrusted Staffordshire House Figurine with Flowers

Large19th century Staffordshire house figurine with encrusted flower decoration, height 28.5 cm tallest

Two C19th Staffordshire house figures with encrusted flower…

Encrusted Flower House Figures with Pastille Burner

Two C19th Staffordshire house figures with encrusted flower decoration, one a pastille burner height 16 cm tallest

A Victorian Staffordshire flatback, an organ grinder with his…

Victorian Staffordshire Organ Grinder with Monkey Flatback

A Victorian Staffordshire flatback, an organ grinder with his monkey, some faults. 14 cm x 40 cm.

Pair of Staffordshire musicians figurines, 19th century lady…

Staffordshire Musicians Figurines, 19th Century

Pair of Staffordshire musicians figurines, 19th century lady with violin and boy with a flute, height 14 cm

Staffordshire figurine, 19th century milkman holding a jug,…

19th Century Milkman Staffordshire Figurine

Staffordshire figurine, 19th century milkman holding a jug, height 21 cm hairline and tiny chip

Ceramic figure Staffordshire early 19th century, erotic figure…

Erotic Staffordshire Drunkard Figure, 19th Century

Ceramic figure Staffordshire early 19th century, erotic figure of Drunkard, R Rated underside, height 19.5 cm

A Staffordshire figure, the lion Slayer, 19th century

A Staffordshire figure, the lion Slayer, 19th century

Enoch wood Staffordshire figure of the Elijah early 19th…

19th Century Elijah Figure with Restorations

Enoch wood Staffordshire figure of the Elijah early 19th century, with damage and restorations. Height 15 cm

Pair of antique Staffordshire figures (2)

Antique Staffordshire Figure Pair

Pair of antique Staffordshire figures (2)

Pair of antique Staffordshire figural spill vases, each approx…

Antique Staffordshire Figural Spill Vases (Pair)

Pair of antique Staffordshire figural spill vases, each approx 18 cm high (2)

A Victorian Staffordshire Flatback, Edward, Prince of Wales,…

Victorian Staffordshire Flatback of Prince Edward, damaged

A Victorian Staffordshire Flatback, Edward, Prince of Wales, some old damage. Height 42 cm

Two various Staffordshire porcelain figures, including zebra; &…

Staffordshire Porcelain Zebra and Whippet Figures

Two various Staffordshire porcelain figures, including zebra; & whippeteight13 cm (average) (each)

Three Victorian Staffordshire figures including two seated…

Victorian Staffordshire Figures Set

Three Victorian Staffordshire figures including two seated girls supporting a vase, height 14 cm; standing man with shovel, height 15 cm; and two figures at a rock face, height 16 cm.

Pair Victorian Staffordshire 'Walton' figures standing Man, and…

Victorian Staffordshire 'Walton' Man and Woman Figures

Pair Victorian Staffordshire 'Walton' figures standing Man, and Woman, figures, each with chips, marked to bases, height 18 cm each.

Two antique Staffordshire courting scene figures each depicting…

Antique Staffordshire Courting Scene Figures

Two antique Staffordshire courting scene figures each depicting a courting couple in a country environment, height 20 cm, taller figure.

Three various 19th century Staffordshire house figurines with…

Encrusted Flower Staffordshire House Figurines Set

Three various 19th century Staffordshire house figurines with encrusted flower decoration, including one spill vase, height 8 cm, tallest

Three Victorian Staffordshire figures, two romantic figure…

Victorian Staffordshire Figures and Romantic Horseman Group

Three Victorian Staffordshire figures, two romantic figure groups and mounted horseman

Three Victorian Staffordshire figures, Tom King, and pair spill…

Victorian Staffordshire Figures & Spill Vases

Three Victorian Staffordshire figures, Tom King, and pair spill vases

Good antique Staffordshire figure of a Zebra, Height 12 cm,…

Antique Staffordshire Zebra Figure

Good antique Staffordshire figure of a Zebra, Height 12 cm, length 12 cm Provenance: The Dr. Margaret Giles Collection.

Staffordshire figure of Robbie Burns as found

Robbie Burns Staffordshire Figure

Staffordshire figure of Robbie Burns as found

Pair Victorian Staffordshire figures, children seated on…

Victorian Staffordshire Child & Oversize Goat Figurines (15cm)

Pair Victorian Staffordshire figures, children seated on oversize goats 15 cm heights

Staffordshire figure group spill vase in a form of a tree,…

Tree Spill Vase Staffordshire Figure Group

Staffordshire figure group spill vase in a form of a tree, approx 18 cm high

Four antique Staffordshire figure groups, approx 20 cm high and…

Antique Staffordshire Figure Groups (Set of 4)

Four antique Staffordshire figure groups, approx 20 cm high and shorter (4)

A rare salt glaze Staffordshire figure of Peg Woffington.…

Rare Staffordshire Peg Woffington Figure (Restored)

A rare salt glaze Staffordshire figure of Peg Woffington. Restored. Height 13 cm

Staffordshire pottery, figure of the Virgin Mary impressed…

Staffordshire Virgin Mary & Seated Man Porcelain Figures

Staffordshire pottery, figure of the Virgin Mary impressed marks to front of figure 'Vir Mary' together with a porcelain figure of a seated man (2). Height 19 cm height 14 cm

Antique Staffordshire figure group of a man and woman next to a…

Staffordshire Clock Couple Figure Group

Antique Staffordshire figure group of a man and woman next to a clock face, approx 19 cm high

A large Victorian Staffordshire flatback, of The Duke of…

Victorian Staffordshire Flatback of Duke of Wellington - 44cm

A large Victorian Staffordshire flatback, of The Duke of Wellington, damage commensurate with age. height 44 cm.

A 19th century Staffordshire farmer figure. Height 23 cm

Antique Staffordshire Farmer Figurine - 19th Century

A 19th century Staffordshire farmer figure. Height 23 cm

Large Staffordshire figure group 'Prince and Princess',…

Royal Couple Staffordshire Figure Group

Large Staffordshire figure group 'Prince and Princess', depicted arm in arm, both holding hats, in tones of white, blue and pink, height 41 cm

A Staffordshire figure 'Widow & Orphans', circa 1810, the…

Staffordshire Widow & Orphans Figure, 1810

A Staffordshire figure 'Widow & Orphans', circa 1810, the pearlware figure decorated in soft mauve and light green, russet and sky blue colours, the widow beside a tree trunk, two of her children collecting sticks and the baby wrapped upon her shoulder, a…

A Victorian Staffordshire figure of noted architect and…

Victorian Staffordshire Figure of Joseph Paxton and Daughter

A Victorian Staffordshire figure of noted architect and gardener Joseph Paxton with his daughter Annie, circa 1860, the press moulded flatback group depicting the architect of the Crystal Palace accompanied by his daughter Annie, noted for posing upon a…

A Victorian Staffordshire figure of 'Androcles and the Lion',…

Victorian Staffordshire Figure: Androcles and the Lion

A Victorian Staffordshire figure of 'Androcles and the Lion', circa 1850, a press moulded glazed earthenware figural group with encrusted flora and depicting Androcles removing the thorn from the lion's paw, the lion seated upon a brickwork arch, a…

Staffordshire flat back figure of man & woman, approx 24 cm…

Staffordshire Man and Woman Flatback Figures

Staffordshire flat back figure of man & woman, approx 24 cm high, 21 cm wide

George Staffordshire figure of Elijah. Square based. C.1800.…

George Staffordshire Elijah Figure, c.1800

George Staffordshire figure of Elijah. Square based. C.1800. Private collection, Sydney. Height 24 cm

Two early Staffordshire boy figures, with basket, and with…

Restored Staffordshire Boy Figures with Baskets

Two early Staffordshire boy figures, with basket, and with basket of flowers. Both on square bases. Both restored. Height 12 cm and height 10 cm

Two Victorian Staffordshire figures including two various…

Victorian Staffordshire Figurines and Vases

Two Victorian Staffordshire figures including two various figural vases, each with a couple in a rural setting, height 13 cm and 16 cm.

Victorian Staffordshire 'Dick Turpin' figure (chip to hat),…

Victorian Staffordshire 'Dick Turpin' Figure (27cm) - Damaged Hat

Victorian Staffordshire 'Dick Turpin' figure (chip to hat), (height 27 cm approx).

Hope' pocket watch holder Staffordshire 'Band of Hope', group…

Staffordshire Band of Hope Pocket Watch Holder

Hope' pocket watch holder Staffordshire 'Band of Hope', group figurine 19th century

Good antique Staffordshire figure of a Zebra, Height 12 cm,…

Antique Staffordshire Zebra Figure (12cm) from Dr. Giles Collection

Good antique Staffordshire figure of a Zebra, Height 12 cm, length 12 cm Provenance: The Dr. Margaret Giles Collection.

Good antique Staffordshire figure of a Zebra, height 12 cm,…

Antique Staffordshire Zebra Figure

Good antique Staffordshire figure of a Zebra, height 12 cm, length 12 cm Provenance: The Dr. Margaret Giles Collection.

Pair of Staffordshire figures 17.5 cm high approx. (tallest)

Staffordshire Figures Pair

Pair of Staffordshire figures 17.5 cm high approx. (tallest)