Vase - antique vintage Staffordshire spill vase - courting couple, tree, deer

This antique 19th-century English Staffordshire “flatback” spill vase features a courting couple in 18th century attire, with a deer between them, standing at the base of a tree. Commonly used to hold tapers for lighting fires.  This antique is an early Staffordshire spill vase from the Victorian era, hand-painted and made of earthenware.  The vase was traditionally used to hold spills, which were rolled paper or wood sticks used to transfer fire from a fireplace to light lamps or candles.  The smooth, unglazed base shows the classic crazing (craquelure) and lack of an official maker's mark, confirming this is an authentic, original 19th-century Staffordshire flatback spill vase.  See all photos for condition and details. There is a chip on the base.  Typical glaze crazing as expected for age.   4.5”wx6.5”h