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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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

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 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

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 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.

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

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.

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

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

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)

Staffordshire figure, child with exotic bird

Exotic Bird Child Figurine

Staffordshire figure, child with exotic bird

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'

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)

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

Large pair of Staffordshire figures A/F

Damaged Staffordshire Figurines for Sale

Large pair of Staffordshire figures A/F

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)

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

Victorian Staffordshire 'Will Watch' flatback

Victorian Staffordshire 'Will Watch' Flatback Figurine

Victorian Staffordshire 'Will Watch' flatback

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

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

Large pair of Staffordshire figurines

Staffordshire Figurine Pair

Large pair of Staffordshire figurines

19th century Staffordshire figurine

Victorian Staffordshire Figurine

19th century Staffordshire figurine

Staffordshire figure of Wallace

Staffordshire Wallace Figure

Staffordshire figure of Wallace

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

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

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

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

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 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 mantel pocket watch Keeper, 19th century, a…

Staffordshire Mantel Pocket Watch Keeper

A Staffordshire mantel pocket watch Keeper, 19th century, a flatback in the naive manner in the form of a turreted and arched manor house, well encrusted with creepers and moulded grape vines, with two moulded semi clad figures flanking a circular…

A Staffordshire figure of Scottish highlander wearing a…

Scottish Highlander and Dancers Staffordshire Figures

A Staffordshire figure of Scottish highlander wearing a traditional costume. Together with a pair of Staffordshire figures moulded of a musician and a dancer on a circular green base. Circa 1860. 25 cm high, and 19 cm high

A Staffordshire figural group of the Lovers, English, 19th…

Staffordshire Lovers Figural Group, 19th Century

A Staffordshire figural group of the Lovers, English, 19th century, 30 cm high

Staffordshire flat back figure, girl riding a goat with floral…

Floral Goat Rider

Staffordshire flat back figure, girl riding a goat with floral applications

Three Staffordshire portrait figures, 19th century, Including…

19th Century Staffordshire Portrait Figures

Three Staffordshire portrait figures, 19th century, Including St. George and the Dragon, the largest 23 cm high

The fisherman and Wife antique Staffordshire pottery figural…

Antique Staffordshire Figural Group: Fisherman and Wife

The fisherman and Wife antique Staffordshire pottery figural group, 19th century, 26.5 cm high

A large Staffordshire flatback figure of Garabaldi, 50 cm cm…

Staffordshire Flatback Garibaldi Figure - 50cm High

A large Staffordshire flatback figure of Garabaldi, 50 cm cm high,

Pair of Antique Staffordshire figural spill vases of two seated…

Antique Staffordshire Figural Spill Vases (Pair)

Pair of Antique Staffordshire figural spill vases of two seated gentlemen, each approx 21 cm high (2)

Pair of large antique Staffordshire figures of a Cobbler and…

Antique Staffordshire Cobbler and Wife Figures (Pair)

Pair of large antique Staffordshire figures of a Cobbler and his wife, each approx 32 cm high (2)

A pair of Staffordshire Albert and Victoria porcelain figure…

Staffordshire Porcelain Albert and Victoria Figure Groups

A pair of Staffordshire Albert and Victoria porcelain figure groups, 31 cm high

Two Staffordshire porcelain figure groups of 18th century…

18th Century Staffordshire Porcelain Figure Groups

Two Staffordshire porcelain figure groups of 18th century characters, the largest 35.5 cm high

Three Victorian Staffordshire cottages including: 2 various…

Victorian Staffordshire Cottage Figures and Money Box

Three Victorian Staffordshire cottages including: 2 various money box figures, height 14 cm taller figure; and a larger hall form figure, height 20 cm

Three Staffordshire portrait figures, 19th century, including a…

19th Century Staffordshire Portrait Figures Trio

Three Staffordshire portrait figures, 19th century, including a sailor, a forester and a highlander, the largest 28 cm high

Two large Staffordshire portrait figures, 19th century,…

19th Century Staffordshire Portrait Figures - Lion Slayer & More

Two large Staffordshire portrait figures, 19th century, including the lion slayer, the largest 28 cm high

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

19th Century Staffordshire Female Portrait Figures

Three Staffordshire female portrait figures, 19th century, the largest 21 cm high

Three Staffordshire portrait figures of dancers, 19th century,…

19th Century Staffordshire Dancer Portrait Figures

Three Staffordshire portrait figures of dancers, 19th century, the largest 29 cm high

Three Staffordshire portrait figure spill vases, 19th century,…

Staffordshire Portrait Figure Spill Vases - Set of Three

Three Staffordshire portrait figure spill vases, 19th century, the largest, the foresters spill vase, 29 cm high

A Staffordshire portrait figure of Shakespeare's Richard III…

Staffordshire Shakespeare & Hercules Figures

A Staffordshire portrait figure of Shakespeare's Richard III and a figure of Hercules and the Nemean lion, 19th century, the largest 21 cm high

Staffordshire flatback cottage pastille burners collection of…

Staffordshire Cottage Pastille Burners Set

Staffordshire flatback cottage pastille burners collection of five various designs (5)

Pair of Staffordshire bird figurines

Staffordshire Bird Pair

Pair of Staffordshire bird figurines

Four Staffordshire figures. Circa 1850, the tailor's wife, a…

Staffordshire Figures Collection

Four Staffordshire figures. Circa 1850, the tailor's wife, a Scottish dancer, a musician and another Staffordshire figure

Early Staffordshire Turkoman figure. Pearlware c.1790. Chips to…

Staffordshire Turkoman Figure, c.1790

Early Staffordshire Turkoman figure. Pearlware c.1790. Chips to base, paint retouched in places. Height 14 cm

Collection of five Victorian Staffordshire small animal figures

Victorian Staffordshire Small Animal Figurine Collection

Collection of five Victorian Staffordshire small animal figures

A Staffordshire porcelain figure of the Duke of Wellington, 34…

Staffordshire porcelain Duke of Wellington figure

A Staffordshire porcelain figure of the Duke of Wellington, 34 cm high

Antique Staffordshire painted Scottish Highlander figure,…

Antique Scottish Highlander Staffordshire Figure

Antique Staffordshire painted Scottish Highlander figure, approx 37 cm high

Two Victorian Staffordshire figures 'Going to Market,' and…

Victorian Staffordshire Figures: Market Day

Two Victorian Staffordshire figures 'Going to Market,' and 'Returning Home,' (height 22 cm approx, each).

Two19th century Staffordshire house figurines with encrusted…

Flower-Encrusted Staffordshire House Figurines and Castle Watch Holder

Two19th century Staffordshire house figurines with encrusted flower decoration, including one pastille burner, and a castle watch holder spill vase, height 18.5 cm, tallest

An 18th century Staffordshire pottery lady figurine of a…

Staffordshire Pottery Grecian Muse Figurine with Snake and Jug

An 18th century Staffordshire pottery lady figurine of a Grecian Muse, with a snake wrapped around her left arm and a jug held in the other. Height 24 cm.

Pair of antique Staffordshire flatback Bonnie Prince Charlie…

Antique Staffordshire Bonnie Prince Charlie figures (Pair)

Pair of antique Staffordshire flatback Bonnie Prince Charlie figures (2) 38 cm high

A Staffordshire pottery figural group of a couple on a settee…

Staffordshire Pottery Figural Group of Couple with Lute and Parrot

A Staffordshire pottery figural group of a couple on a settee with lute and parrot, 19th century, 25.5 cm high

Uncle Tom & Eva Staffordshire pottery figural group, second…

Eva and Tom Staffordshire Figurine

Uncle Tom & Eva Staffordshire pottery figural group, second half 19th century, the base inscribed with quote from Harriet Beecher Stowe's Uncle Tom's cabin (1856) 'Eva gaily laughing was hanging a wreath of roses round Tom's neck'. 20 cm high.

Three 18th century Staffordshire figures, including Diana the…

18th Century Staffordshire Figures: Diana, Juno, Peasant Woman

Three 18th century Staffordshire figures, including Diana the huntress, goddess Juno and peasant woman, height 22 cm-24 cm (3)

Antique pair of Staffordshire spill figural 'Highlander' vases,…

Pair of Antique Staffordshire Highlander Vases

Antique pair of Staffordshire spill figural 'Highlander' vases, approx 35 cm high, (2)

A Staffordshire pearl ware 'Tythe Pig' group and musicians…

Staffordshire Pearl Ware Tythe Pig & Musicians Group

A Staffordshire pearl ware 'Tythe Pig' group and musicians group, circa 1820, each typically modelled and painted in overglaze polychrome, the Tythe pig group with hollow base the other with closed base, tallest 22.5 cm 9in (2)

Late 19th century pair Staffordshire figures, Dick Turpin & Tom…

Staffordshire Figures: Dick Turpin and Tom King

Late 19th century pair Staffordshire figures, Dick Turpin & Tom King

A Staffordshire portrait figure of King John signing the Magna…

Staffordshire King John Magna Carta Portrait Figure

A Staffordshire portrait figure of King John signing the Magna Carta, 19th century, 32 cm high

A Victorian Staffordshire figure group 'The Reading Lesson',…

Victorian Staffordshire Figure Group: The Reading Lesson

A Victorian Staffordshire figure group 'The Reading Lesson', the seated woman with child. Height 20.5 cm. Provenance: The Barton Estate Collection, Australia, c.1980.

Antique Staffordshire figure group 'Daniel and the Lion'

Staffordshire Lion Figure Group

Antique Staffordshire figure group 'Daniel and the Lion'

A pair of 19th century Staffordshire pottery figures. Height 35…

19th Century Staffordshire Pottery Figures - 35cm Tall

A pair of 19th century Staffordshire pottery figures. Height 35 cm

Two Victorian Staffordshire figure groups and candlesticks,…

Victorian Staffordshire Figures & Candlesticks

Two Victorian Staffordshire figure groups and candlesticks, Daniel and the lions, preacher and classical architecture candlestick pair