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Miniature Staffordshire castle

Victorian, circa 1860. 2.6ins high, 2.7ins wide, 1.1ins depth. Staffordshire castle which features a twin turreted keep, stood on an oval base.



Multi-coloured version. Dull gilt embellishment. Flatback, decorated only to the front.









Book reference,'Victorian Staffordshire Figures 1835-1875' Book 2, by A.& N. Harding, page 277, figure 3161.

Condition

CONDITION: Generally good. No restoration.

Chip to central tower.



Shallow chip to underside.



Tiny flake to tallest tower.



KILN EFFECTS: over glazed shrinkage line to the reverse and underside, with associated flakes;





kiln soot and detritus caught in the glaze;





flecks of stray coloured glaze to the reverse.

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