Large Rare Staffordshire Begging Spaniel Smoking A Pipe

Victorian, circa 1860. 13.8ins high, 6.7ins wide, 5.9ins depth. Staffordshire Pottery dog which features a begging spaniel with pipe, seated directly on the ground, no base.

Russet and white version. Decorated mainly to the front.

Vent hole to the underside.

Book reference ,'Staffordshire Animals' by Adele Kenny, page 37

Condition

CONDITION: Good. No restoration.

A few paint losses to paws and markings.

KILN EFFECTS: shrinkage crack above front left leg;

touch mark to top of nose and left side of face.

Some slight staining in places.

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