Staffordshire Flatbacks – King Charles I & Oliver Cromwell on Horseback (Matched Pair)

A rare and visually iconic pairing of Staffordshire-style flatback figures depicting King Charles I and Oliver Cromwell — mortal enemies turned ornamental equals in this classic Victorian reimagining.

Each glazed ceramic figure shows the historical leader on horseback, adorned in high-relief detailing with hand-painted accents, standing proudly as part of British folk-art tradition. Originally intended for the middle-class mantelpiece, these flatbacks now stand as collectible symbols of political theatre and ceramic wit.

• Type: Pair of Staffordshire flatback figures – King Charles I & Oliver Cromwell

• Material: Glazed ceramic

• Height: Approx. 29 cm each

• Era: Likely late 19th to early 20th century

• Condition: Excellent vintage condition — minor age-related wear and base scuffing; consistent glaze crazing to both figures

A dramatic duo with rich historical undertones — because nothing says “peaceful home” like a civil war on your sideboard.

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