Victorian Era Staffordshire Spill Vase with Two Figures deco decoration There is a maker's mark

There is a maker's mark and "Sterling" stamped on the back

engaged in similarly laborious tasks

It's seen some play I think

Based on others I have found

Victorian Era Staffordshire Spill Vase with Two Figures deco decoration There is a maker's markI bought this antique Staffordshire spill vase just after I had purchased a pair of vintage Mexican folk art candleholders; I was struck at the moment by the similarities among them in their charming, somewhat kitschy Baroqueness. And as a spill vase was used to carry a flame from fireplace to candle or stove, they relate in function as well. I really love the smiling faces on these two and the way she seems to lean a bit against him, and also that