does old Ralph Wood figures have a mark or what? Are these:

For example, I see a Ralph WOod figural couple on worth point that looks a lot like these. But they dont show the marking. I have no idea how they are marked.

 

Look at this:
http://www.mystaffordshirefigures.com/blog/identifying-ralph-wood-enamel-painted-figures

 

And this from the same site:
http://www.mystaffordshirefigures.com/believe-it.html

The writer really objects to the idea of slip cast Staffordshire figures.

You apparently can reply to the blog through comments. Might be worth asking there.

Looks to be a Ralph Wood figurine, but is it original, repro, or fake?

 

well that is a wealth of information I must say. Thank you that's fascinating. Im guessing that the "R Wood" inscription here is later than 18th cent. THis is a really interesting rabbit hole to go down, I hope we get more comments.

Again thank so much.

 

It’s a very frequently copied figure. The Wood signature is not right for an early piece. It is a copy but it could still be antique say late 19th or early 20th century.

 

Yeah. Also the red/scarlett or whatever color that is is not right for the early pieces. I agree with you, most of the ones like this end up being described as late VIctorian.