Rare 19th Century Staffordshire Style Bull Head Cheese Dish - Complete

Antique Staffordshire Style Ceramic Bull Head Tureen / Covered Dish - complete with base and dish

Registered Design No 264998 (impressed on base) — corresponding to a British design registered in 1896, confirming this as a Victorian-era mould.

Maker: Unmarked, typical of late-19th to early-20th century Staffordshire production (several potteries reissued this registered model).

Material: Glazed earthenware (ceramic)
Finish: Hand-painted, high-gloss glaze — traditional majolica style
Form: Realistic bull’s head with removable lid, base serving bowl beneath
Approx. era: Design registered 1896; likely manufactured c.1900-1930

Condition: Excellent for age — clean glaze, vibrant colour, no chips or cracks noted. No crazing. (Please see detailed photos.)

Dimensions (approx): 28 cm long × 27 cm wide × 20 cm tall

Notes:
– Rare surviving Victorian/Edwardian novelty serving piece, used for pâté, cheese, or soup
– The same Registered Design No 264998 appears on other Staffordshire covered dishes of the 1890s, confirming authenticity

Can post for €9 tracked