Pair Staffordshire King Edward & Queen Alexandra figs

Victorian, circa 1900. Tallest is 14.2ins high, 5.9ins wide, 4.3ins depth.

Pair of Kent Staffordshire figures with a royalty theme which feature King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra, stood on a square base.



The pieces are titled, 'KING EDWARD VII' & 'QUEEN ALEXANDRA' to the fronts. Multi-coloured version.

Bright gilt title and embellishment. Decorated mainly to the front.





Vent holes to reverse and underside.



Book reference,'Victorian Staffordshire Figures 1875-1962', by A.& N. Harding, page 42, figure 4007p/4008p.

Condition

King Edward VII: Good. A few paint losses to red on bow, sword and shirt.







Some rubbing to gilt.





KILN EFFECTS: notable crazing;





kiln detritus caught in the glaze to the reverse.





RESTORATION. His left shoe, red jacket,





epaulettes, sword and gilt have been retouched.









Queen Alexandra: Good. A few paint losses to red sash.



Some rubbing to gilt.



KILN EFFECTS: kiln soot caught in the glaze to the base;









small firing pits to the front and reverse.







RESTORATION. Red sash, crown and gilt has been retouched.







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