Staffordshire tiger figure

Victorian, circa 1860. 6.3ins high, 5.7ins wide, 2.4ins depth.

Staffordshire figure which features a tiger, stood on a shaped base.

Decorated mainly to the front. Vent hole to the reverse.

Book reference,'Victorian Staffordshire Figures 1835-1875' Book 2, by A.& N. Harding, page 265, figure 3104 and 3105.

Condition

Good. Tiny chip to vent hole at reverse.

Some paint losses to ground.

KILN EFFECT: piece of kiln detritus caught inside causing piece to rattle.

RESTORATION: stabilised and retouched hairline to tiger's right hind leg.

Retouched chip to tiger's right ear.

Retouched paint loss to tiger's left ear.