Staffordshire spaniel tobacco jar & cover

Victorian, circa 1880. 5.9ins high, 5.5ins wide, 4.3ins depth.





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.

Condition

CONDITION: 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.




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