Staffordshire spaniel head money box

Victorian, circa 1890. 3.9ins high, 4.3ins wide, 3.5ins depth.

Staffordshire money box which features a spaniel's head, resting directly on the ground, no base. White and gilt version. Bright gilt embellishment.

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

Book reference not found.

Condition

CONDITION: Generally good. No restoration. Tight hairline to edge of slot.

Rubbing to gilt.

Some wear to ears and underside.

KILN EFFECTS: flecks of stray coloured glaze to left ear and top of head;

over glazed shrinkage lines to the base edge and along the mold join;

touch mark to the right ear.