The groupings on this page will hopefully assist in the search for antique Bo'ness figures in which you have a particular interest.
The category headings are lions, dogs, cats, other animals and equestrians. There's also a section which will expand upon the difficulties of identifying the manufacturer of certain pieces and may help with the attribution of figures in which you have an interest.
Within each category click the images or links to discover more.
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The famous and imposing lions are amongst the very largest of the Bo'ness animal figures and include glass-eyed, standing and recumbent examples.
The mantel or wally dogs, both sitting and standing are ever popular. They have both glass and painted eyes.
The dogs were manufactured in the largest numbers and variety of all the Bo'ness-made animals.
Some of the rarest, and now most pricey Bo'ness animals these days.
As is the case with the majority of Bo'ness figures, they were originally intended for sale and display as matching pairs.
This grouping lists some of the more exotic and now rare animal figures.
Included here are bears, parrots, cockerels, horses and, it is said, elephants.
Buffalo Bill and Annie Oakley on horseback were registered by the Bridgeness Pottery of Bo'ness. They vary in both form and colour.
There's been conjecture about exactly who these figures depict, but a little research should dispel any doubts.
Some pieces are attributed as Bo’ness when they aren’t, while it's not unusual for genuine Bo’ness figures to be incorrectly identified as of Staffordshire manufacture.
There are also known reproductions.