Pair Staffordshire ram & ewe spill vases

Victorian, circa 1860. Tallest is 5.1ins high, 3.5ins wide, 2.6ins depth.

Pair of Staffordshire porcellaneous spill vases with a pastoral theme which feature a ram and ewe, stood on an oval base.

White and gilt version. Dull gilt base line and embellishment. Flatback, decorated only to the front.

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Condition

CONDITION: Ewe: Good. Very slight rubbing to gilt.

KILN EFFECTS: flecks of stray coloured glaze to the front and reverse;

tiny over glazed chip to the front lower base edge;

shrinkage crack to the spill interior and side of base.

RESTORATION: Both branches to right side reglued and join retouched.

Remodeled lower branch to left side.

Ram: Very good. No restoration. Slight rubbing to gilt.

KILN EFFECTS: a few shrinkage cracks to the shredded clay;

shrinkage line to right side of spill.