Staffordshire Definition

Staffordshire, in the context of antiques, refers to the pottery made in the English county known by the same name. In this region, clay and coal were abundantly available. Therefore, the potters in this region started developing dinnerware and potteries during the eighteenth century. There are still many kilns in Staffordshire even today. Adams, Davenport, Ridgway, Rowland & Marsellus, Royal Doulton, Royal Worcester and Spode are some of the famous factories of the area. Staffordshire figurines were famous during the Victorian era. Parrot, cat, dog, rooster, elephant, cow, and deer figurines were some of the figurines that were seen. Figurines in the form of a pair of dogs were the most common. The simple folk style followed by Staffordshire potters made the potteries attractive.  
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