Pair Staffordshire greyhound inkwells

Victorian, circa 1870. Tallest is 4.9ins high, 6.7ins wide, 2.4ins depth.

Pair of Staffordshire inkwells which feature a greyhound, recumbent on a cobalt blue base.



Multi-coloured version. Bright gilt base line and embellishment.

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





Book reference,'Staffordshire Animals' by Adele Kenny, page 81.

Condition

Right facing: Good. No restoration.

Tight hairline to right paw.



Some flakes to right ear.



Some rubbing to gilt.





Scratches to base and greyhound.





KILN EFFECTS: faint, over glazed shrinkage line to the left ear;





small firing pit to left shoulder.



Left facing: Good. Some rubbing to gilt.



Wear to greyhound's back and neck.









Scratches to base and greyhound.





KILN EFFECTS: flecks of stray coloured glaze to the greyhound.







RESTORATION: Filled chip to base.



Stabilised and retouched hairline to left paw.



Retouched paint losses to muzzle.



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