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Staffordshire spaniel with pups inkwell

Victorian, circa 1860. 5.25ins high. Staffordshire inkwell modeled as a spaniel with two pups.

The adult dog carries a basket of flowers in it's mouth. Cobalt base with two quill holes. Dull gilt decoration and base line.





Painted mark to underside.





Similar piece illustrated figure 15, page 83, 'A-Z of Staffordshire Dogs, A Potted History', by Clive Mason Pope.

Condition

Good. No cracks. No hairlines. No chips.

Slight wear to the cobalt base.





Some rubbing to gilt.



Kiln effect: stray cobalt glaze to the reverse.



Retouching to nose and left ear of the adult dog.

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