Pair Staffordshire spaniels with bows jug/pitchers

Victorian, circa 1870. Tallest is 7.9ins high, 5.9ins wide, 3ins depth.

Pair of Staffordshire jug/pitchers which feature a spaniel with a bow, seated directly on the ground, no base.



Russet and white version. Bright gilt embellishment.





Decorated mainly to the front.





Book reference,'Victorian Staffordshire Figures 1835-1875' Book 2, by A.& N. Harding, page 200, figure 2591/2592.

Condition

Right facing: Generally good. A few paint losses to tail.



Some rubbing to gilt.



RESTORATION: Handle reglued and join retouched.





Muzzle and bow have been retouched.





Filled chips to curls on handle.





Stabilised and retouched hairline to rim.



Left facing: Good. Paint losses to right eye and tail.





Some rubbing to gilt.





KILN EFFECTS: craze lines to the reverse rim.



RESTORATION: Filled chips to curls on handle and to spout.







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