Staffordshire Flatback Mantle Figure "Going to Market"

Offered for sale is this charming Staffordshire flatback mantle figure entitled "Going to Market" dating to the 1860s. It depicts a male and female horse riding pair in period costume on their way to market. It is made from ceramic material and features a design representative of mid Victorian aesthetics. The figure depicts a scene typical of the era, showcasing animal figurines. It originates from the Staffordshire Potteries in England and is classified under the categories of ceramics and figurines.