Full of charm, colour, and romantic Victorian storytelling, this delightful pair of Staffordshire figures depicts a Scottish Highland couple dressed in traditional tartan attire — an evocative scene celebrating the pastoral ideals and enduring fascination with Highland culture that swept Britain during the Victorian era.
Produced c. 1860-80 in England’s famed Staffordshire potteries, these hand-painted earthenware figures were popular decorative objects in Victorian parlours throughout Britain and North America, reflecting Queen Victoria’s love affair with Scotland—particularly after the purchase of Balmoral Castle in 1852.
This pair retains its wonderfully vibrant palette, featuring tartan skirts, colourful bonnets, gilded accents, and expressive faces characteristic of the best decorative Staffordshire wares. A charming and increasingly sought-after example of Victorian Staffordshire pottery, combining Scottish romanticism, folk character, and enduring decorative appeal.
From the personal collection of Chris Huntington,  the bombastic artist, folk art advocate and antique dealer.
Displays beautifully.
Apr. 9” tall x 3 7/8” diam base