Staffordshire Drummer Boy with spaniels

Victorian, circa 1860. 6.3ins high, 4.7ins wide, 2ins depth. Staffordshire group with a musical theme which features
a drummer boy with two spaniels, stood on a shaped base.







Multi-coloured version. Dull gilt base line and embellishment.



Flatback, decorated mainly to the front.



Book reference,'Victorian Staffordshire Figures 1835-1875' Book 3, by A.& N. Harding, page 212, figure a2242D.

Condition

Generally good.

Small flake to base rim at reverse.



KILN EFFECTS: glaze accumulation to the reverse;



notable crazing;





tiny glaze pops to the cobalt jacket.



RESTORATION. neck reglued and join retouched.





Stabilized and retouched cracks to boy's left leg





and right leg, where leg joins kennel roof.







Filled chip to reverse of hat.



Retouching to both dogs markings





and smaller dog's nose and ears,



boy's nose,



hair,





shoes



and drum.



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