| 16272 |
| Victorian, circa 1880 |
| Staffordshire tobacco jar and cover which features a spaniel's head, stood directly on the ground, no base. Russet and white version. Bright gilt embellishment. Flatback, decorated only to the front. Book reference not found. |
| Cover: Good. Slight wear to top of the head. KILN EFFECTS: kiln detritus caught in the glaze to the interior and reverse; shrinkage crack to the side of the nose. RESTORATION. Retouching to russet markings and nose, eyes and chin. Jar: Good. Rubbing to gilt. KILN EFFECTS: shrinkage crack to the interior base line with associated pops to the glaze; a piece of kiln detritus caught in the glaze to the reverse. RESTORATION. Filled chips to rim. Retouching to russet markings |
| 5.9ins high, 5.5ins wide, 4.3ins depth |