Staffordshire-Style Flatback Figurine – "Returning Home", c.1900

A charming Staffordshire-style flatback mantelpiece figure titled “Returning Home”, featuring a sweethearts-on-horseback scene. Hand-painted in soft pastels and glossy glazes, this 21.5 cm tall figure captures a romantic rural moment, with the couple riding side-saddle beneath the words “RETURNING HOME.”

Likely made in England around the turn of the 20th century, this ceramic figurine is unmarked but typical of Victorian-era folk pottery—full of sentimental storytelling and naive charm. A fine example for collectors of Staffordshire, lovers of English ceramics, or anyone seeking a nostalgic decorative piece.

Details:

• Origin: England, c.1900

• Height: 21.5 cm

• Material: Earthenware, hand-painted

• Condition: Good vintage condition with light age-related crazing and base wear, consistent with age. No visible cracks or repairs.

• Markings: Unmarked base with vent hole

Add a little old-world romance to your shelf, or gift it to someone who’s just returned from their own adventure.