Pair Staffordshire stag&hound spill vases

Victorian, circa 1880. Tallest is 11.4ins high, 9.1ins wide, 2.8ins depth.





Pair of Staffordshire spill vases which feature a hound pursuing a stag, stood on a rectangular base. Multi-coloured version. Bright gilt base line and embellishment. Flatback, decorated mainly to the front.







Book reference,'Victorian Staffordshire Figures 1835-1875' Book 2, by A.& N. Harding, page 243, figure 2915/2916.

Condition

CONDITION: Right facing: Good. No restoration. A few paint losses to stag's and dog's sides, stag's muzzle and to ground.










Some rubbing to gilt.





KILN EFFECTS: touch mark to the reverse.



Left facing: Good. No restoration. A few paint losses to stag's muzzle and side and dog's side.







Some rubbing to gilt.



KILN EFFECTS: shrinkage crack under the stag's chin.




Go to the Top of this page