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 Duke of Wellington figure, 33 cm high

Staffordshire Duke of Wellington Figure (9 words)

A Staffordshire Duke of Wellington figure, 33 cm high

Staffordshire flat back figurine, 19th century depicting Prince…

Prince Albert and Napoleon Flat Back Figurine

Staffordshire flat back figurine, 19th century depicting Prince Albert and Napoleon with Napoleon, height 37 cm

Staffordshire flat back figurines, 19th century boxers Heenan…

19th Century Boxers in Combat Staffordshire Figurines

Staffordshire flat back figurines, 19th century boxers Heenan and Sayers in a combat, height 24.5 cm

A Victorian Staffordshire pastel burner and Staffordshire group…

Victorian Staffordshire Pastel Burner and Group

A Victorian Staffordshire pastel burner and Staffordshire group 20 cm high

Two Victorian Staffordshire figures. The Queen and King of…

Victorian Staffordshire Figures and Equestrian Figure

Two Victorian Staffordshire figures. The Queen and King of Sardinia, (36 cm high) together with an equestrian Staffordshire figure. (37.5 cm high)

Antique Walton Staffordshire spill vase group 'Return from…

"Return from Egypt" Staffordshire spill vase group

Antique Walton Staffordshire spill vase group 'Return from Egypt'

An early 19th century Staffordshire pulpit figure group 'Vicar…

Staffordshire Pulpit Figure Group "Vicar and Moses"

An early 19th century Staffordshire pulpit figure group 'Vicar and Moses', painted detail. Height 23 cm. Provenance: The Len and Alma Barton Estate Collection, Sydney Australia, c.1980.

Pair of Staffordshire flatback figures. On a clock tower (2).…

Staffordshire Flatback Figures on Clock Tower

Pair of Staffordshire flatback figures. On a clock tower (2). Height 23.5 cm

A collection of four Staffordshire figures, 19th century,…

19th Century Staffordshire Figures, Wellington and Napoleon

A collection of four Staffordshire figures, 19th century, including Lord Wellington and Napoleon, the largest 38 cm

Three Staffordshire figures, including a figure of Will watch,…

Staffordshire Figures with Will Watch - Set of Three

Three Staffordshire figures, including a figure of Will watch, the largest figure 33 cm high

Three Staffordshire figures, English, 19th century, a pair of…

Staffordshire Girls, Cats, Birds & Red Riding Hood Figure

Three Staffordshire figures, English, 19th century, a pair of girls with cats and birds 16 cm high, and a figure of red riding hood, 10 cm high

A Georgian Staffordshire flatback, young boy holding a basket,…

Georgian Staffordshire Flatback with Young Boy and Basket

A Georgian Staffordshire flatback, young boy holding a basket, by John Walton, Walton mark to back, old hairline cracks and crazing. 11 x 6.5 x 16 cm.

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

19th Century Staffordshire Portrait Figures (8 words)

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

Three early Staffordshire figures, 19th century, all glazed in…

19th Century Silver Lustre Staffordshire Figures

Three early Staffordshire figures, 19th century, all glazed in silver lustre, the largest 22 cm high

A pair of Georgian Staffordshire figures of 'Juno' and…

Georgian Staffordshire Figures of Juno and Jupiter

A pair of Georgian Staffordshire figures of 'Juno' and 'Jupiter', circa 1820, the pearlware allegorical figures modelled in the round standing on square bases, holding and accompanied by their respective attributes, Jupiter with a lightning bolt and an…

A rare Staffordshire figure 'The Rescue' c1820 a child rescued…

Staffordshire 'The Rescue' Figurine: Mother Saves Child from Eagle

A rare Staffordshire figure 'The Rescue' c1820 a child rescued by it's mother from and eagle's nest. ( painting by George Dawe RA 181-1829)

Two large antique Staffordshire figures, each approx 44 cm high…

Antique Staffordshire Figures - Pair, 44 cm High (2)

Two large antique Staffordshire figures, each approx 44 cm high (2)

A porcelain Staffordshire style figural lamp, with a linen…

Staffordshire Porcelain Figural Lamp with Linen Shade

A porcelain Staffordshire style figural lamp, with a linen shade, 57 cm high

Pair of Staffordshire spill vases, figural vases decorated with…

Staffordshire Figural Spill Vases with Lamb Decoration

Pair of Staffordshire spill vases, figural vases decorated with lamb and hand painted tree stump and base., height 14 cm

A pair of mid-19th-century Staffordshire milkman & milkmaid…

A pair of mid-19th-century Staffordshire milkman & milkmaid figures, painted and glazed ceramics, milkmaid holding a piggin. Height 21 cm. Provenance: Estate of John Lawford.

'Soldiers Return' antique Staffordshire pottery figural vase,…

Antique Staffordshire Figural Vase: Soldiers Return

'Soldiers Return' antique Staffordshire pottery figural vase, 19th century, 21.5 cm high

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

19th Century Staffordshire Portrait Figures, Including Napoleon

Three Staffordshire portrait figures, 19th century, including a figure of Napoleon, the largest 24 cm high

Two Victorian Staffordshire standing figures figures of a woman…

Victorian Staffordshire Couple Under Trees

Two Victorian Staffordshire standing figures figures of a woman and a man under trees, height 18 cm taller figure.

Staffordshire pair of English pottery figural vases, circa 1840,…

Pair of Staffordshire Figural Vases, 1840

Staffordshire pair of English pottery figural vases, circa 1840, 22 cm high

Two Staffordshire Flat-Back figurines of Highwaymen, modeled as…

Staffordshire Flat-Back Highwaymen Figurines

Two Staffordshire Flat-Back figurines of Highwaymen, modeled as the famous 18th century highwaymen Dick Turpin and Tom King (2), approx. Height 29 cm. Provenance: The collection of Robert Hutchinson, Sydney

A rare Staffordshire flat-back figure of Mr. Punch, 19th…

19th Century Staffordshire Mr. Punch Flat-Back Figure

A rare Staffordshire flat-back figure of Mr. Punch, 19th century. Height 32 cm

Five Staffordshire figures, circa 1860

1860 Staffordshire Figurines

Five Staffordshire figures, circa 1860

Five Staffordshire figural groups, 19th century, the largest 39…

19th Century Staffordshire Figural Groups (5)

Five Staffordshire figural groups, 19th century, the largest 39 cm high

Staffordshire figurine, 19th century lion with blue and yellow…

19th Century Staffordshire Lion Figurine with Spots

Staffordshire figurine, 19th century lion with blue and yellow spots decorations, length 11 cm

Nine allegorical pearl ware and Staffordshire figures, late…

Allegorical Pearl and Staffordshire Figures

Nine allegorical pearl ware and Staffordshire figures, late 18th century to mid 19th century, two female pearl ware figures, 'Hope', with an ermine printed yellow cape; a press moulded figure lowering a flaming torch above a Roman helmet and battle arms;…

Four Victorian Staffordshire figure spill vases

Victorian Staffordshire Spill Vase Figures

Four Victorian Staffordshire figure spill vases

Staffordshire figure of Sir Charles Napier, 19th century,…

Staffordshire Sir Charles Napier Figure

Staffordshire figure of Sir Charles Napier, 19th century, modelled standing with a sword hanging from a belt, holding a pink drape and a black hat, height 39 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Martyn Cook, Sydney

Two Staffordshire cockerel figures and an Italian figure of a…

Staffordshire and Italian Bird Figures, 19th Century

Two Staffordshire cockerel figures and an Italian figure of a pheasant, 19th century the Staffordshire cockerel with separate head probably by Enoch Wood the tallest 24 cm high

Interesting Staffordshire figure of Benjamin Franklin, c.1880,…

Staffordshire Figure of Benjamin Franklin, c.1880

Interesting Staffordshire figure of Benjamin Franklin, c.1880, mislabeled as George Washington, in tones of blue, puce and green, height 39.5 cm

A collection of eleven Staffordshire figures, circa 1800 - 1860,…

Staffordshire Figure Collection

A collection of eleven Staffordshire figures, circa 1800 - 1860, including a Ralph Wood figure of the Virgin Mary, a spill vase with figures, eight figures on square bases in traditional costume and one later figure, 24.5 cm high

A group of four Staffordshire 'Flatbacks' and a pearl ware…

Staffordshire Flatbacks and Pearl Ware Figure Collection

A group of four Staffordshire 'Flatbacks' and a pearl ware figure, early 19th century to 1860, including a pearl ware hunter figure upon a square base, a female harvester figure, a pair of plumed figures in green coats with a clockface, and a windmill…

Three large Staffordshire portrait figure spill vases, 19th…

19th Century Staffordshire Portrait Figure Spill Vases Set

Three large Staffordshire portrait figure spill vases, 19th century, the largest 37 cm high

'Sailors Return' antique Staffordshire pottery figural statue,…

Antique Staffordshire Sailor Figurine, 19th Century

'Sailors Return' antique Staffordshire pottery figural statue, 19th century, 35.5 cm high

Pair Victorian Staffordshire figures, Sir Colin Campbell and G.…

Victorian Staffordshire Figures: Sir Colin Campbell and G. Havelock

Pair Victorian Staffordshire figures, Sir Colin Campbell and G. Havelock

A Staffordshire painted pottery figure of a recumbant animal,…

Staffordshire Painted Pottery Recumbent Animal Figure, 1810

A Staffordshire painted pottery figure of a recumbant animal, English, circa 1810, 17 cm, long 10 cm, high

An Enoch Wood type Staffordshire pearlware figure of atlas,…

Enoch Wood Atlas Figure, Staffordshire Pearlware, 1810

An Enoch Wood type Staffordshire pearlware figure of atlas, circa 1810, modelled in kneeling pose holding a globe aloft. Raised on an integral square base, 25 cm high

A rare pair of Victorian Staffordshire zebra figures, each with…

Victorian Staffordshire Zebra Figures with Radloff Collection Sticker

A rare pair of Victorian Staffordshire zebra figures, each with tree bocage on naturalistic base, Radloff collection 1967 sticker to base

Two early Enoch Wood style Staffordshire figures, circa 1800,…

Enoch Wood Style Staffordshire Figures, Circa 1800

Two early Enoch Wood style Staffordshire figures, circa 1800, the first in pearlware depicting flora, the other depicting Ceres holding her attribute the cornucopia. Each raised on an integral square form base, 33 cm and 27 cm high

A rare Staffordshire portrait figure of Sir Robert Peel, 19th…

Staffordshire Figure of Sir Robert Peel, 19th Century

A rare Staffordshire portrait figure of Sir Robert Peel, 19th century, 31 cm high

A pair Staffordshire lion & lioness flatback spill vases c.…

Staffordshire Lion and Lioness Spill Vases, 1860s

A pair Staffordshire lion & lioness flatback spill vases c.1860's, height 28.5 cm

'The Argus' Staffordshire porcelain figural tobacco jar, 19th…

Staffordshire Porcelain Tobacco Jar with Figural Design

'The Argus' Staffordshire porcelain figural tobacco jar, 19th century, 25 cm high

A rare Captain Cook Staffordshire pottery figure, circa 1845.…

Rare Captain Cook Staffordshire Pottery Figure (9 words)

A rare Captain Cook Staffordshire pottery figure, circa 1845. 17 cm

A Staffordshire porcelain figure of bushranger Frank Gardiner,…

Staffordshire porcelain figure of Australian bushranger Frank Gardiner

A Staffordshire porcelain figure of bushranger Frank Gardiner, English, 19th century, 25 cm high. Note: Frank Gardiner (1830 - 1903) was a famous Australian bushranger. Gardiner used several different names during his life. He was leader of a gang that…

A Ralph Wood style figure of autumn and seven other…

Staffordshire Figures in Ralph Wood Style

A Ralph Wood style figure of autumn and seven other Staffordshire figures, 1810 -1830, each figure in the Ralph Wood style, on square bases in period costume, tallest 18 cm

A rare Staffordshire portrait figure of Jenny Lind, 19th…

Rare Staffordshire Portrait Figure of Jenny Lind

A rare Staffordshire portrait figure of Jenny Lind, 19th century, 29 cm high, Johanna Maria Lind (1820-1887), better known as Jenny Lind, was a Swedish opera singer, often known as the 'Swedish Nightingale'.

Staffordshire pottery, bust of Shakespeare together with a…

Shakespeare and Napier Staffordshire Pottery Busts

Staffordshire pottery, bust of Shakespeare together with a figure of General Napier (2). Height 23 cm, 32 cm

A large opposite pair of Staffordshire 'Milk Sold Here' spill…

Staffordshire 'Milk Sold Here' Spill Vases, 1860s

A large opposite pair of Staffordshire 'Milk Sold Here' spill vases, circa 1860s, the fine pair of flatback figures depicting russet and white coloured cows before tree trunk vases with Scottish thistles to the base, 'Milk Sold Here' titles in relief to…

Six Staffordshire pearlware figures, possibly Enoch Wood, 19th…

Staffordshire Pearlware Figures, 19th Century

Six Staffordshire pearlware figures, possibly Enoch Wood, 19th century, figures include summer, Andromache, Venus, Hygeia, Medea at the altar of Diana and one other, tallest 27 cm high

Four Staffordshire pearlware figures, late18th/early 19th…

Staffordshire Pearlware Figures, 18th/19th Century

Four Staffordshire pearlware figures, late18th/early 19th century, including a figure of Diana, the largest 29 cm high

A Staffordshire figure of Sir R. Tichborne, 19th century, 38.5…

Staffordshire Figure of Sir R. Tichborne: The Claimant's Tale

A Staffordshire figure of Sir R. Tichborne, 19th century, 38.5 cm high. Note: In 1854 Roger Tichborne, heir to the Tichborne estate in Britain, disappeared at sea. Eleven years later Thomas Castro, then working as a butcher in Wagga Wagga (where the…