Pair Staffordshire seated white cats

Victorian, circa 1880. 11ins high. Pair Staffordshire seated cat figures.

Cream glazed bodies with bright gilt facial detail.

Small vent hole to underside.

Similar pair illustrated figure 4594, page 159, Schiffer's 'Victorian Staffordshire Figures 1875-1892' by A.& N. Harding.

Condition

Good.

Rubbing to gilt.

Right facing: Some wear to reverse.

Kiln effect: staining to reverse of head.

Repaired hairline to neck.

Left facing: Kiln effects: two shrinkage cracks to underside;

slight staining to reverse of head, chest and tail.

Repaired hairline to neck.

Restored chip to left ear.