ENGLISH STAFFORDSHIRE CERAMIC FLATBACK FIGURES, LOT OF THREE comprising a spill base with brightly colored chickens looking down on a worm, standing in front of a yellow fence on a gilt-banded base, a figure of Charles Hadden Spurgeon in the pulpit with a bible, on a self-titled oval base, and a group figure of a man with mandolin and a woman with tambourine, each wearing orange and green hip scarves, on an oval base. Second half 19th century. 11 1/2" HOA.
Spill vase with losses to shredded clay accents and one chicken; Spurgeon figure with moderate hairline in center, some minute flakes to top quarter, with areas of restoration; and musicians figure with some moderate hairlines on back. Two figures with moderate crazing and each with firing flaws, as made.
Provenance: Property deaccessioned by the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation, Williamsburg, VA. All proceeds to benefit the Collections Acquisition Fund.

Spill vase with losses to shredded clay accents and one chicken; Spurgeon figure with moderate hairline in center, some minute flakes to top quarter, with areas of restoration; and musicians figure with some moderate hairlines on back. Two figures with moderate crazing and each with firing flaws, as made.