Staffordshire hen on nest tureen

Victorian, circa 1860. 7.1ins high, 8.3ins wide, 6.3ins depth. Staffordshire egg tureen and cover which features a hen, resting on an oval base. Multi-coloured version.







Decorated 'in the round' - decoration to front and reverse.







Book reference,'Victorian Staffordshire Figures 1835-1875' Book 2, by A.& N. Harding, page 231, figure 2828.

Condition

Hen: Good. No restoration.

Small flake to the left wing.



A few paint losses to feathers



and ground.





KILN EFFECTS: shrinkage cracks to the interior of cover;



over glazed chip to the tail.



Nest: Good. No restoration.

Small chip to flange.



KILN EFFECTS: bruise to the flange.



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