Staffordshire Fox & bird spill vase

Victorian, circa 1860. 9.1ins high, 6.9ins wide, 3ins depth. Staffordshire spill vase with a pastoral theme which features a fox with a bird, stood on an oblong base.





Multi-coloured version. Dull gilt base line and embellishment. Flatback, decorated mainly to the front.







Book reference,'Victorian Staffordshire Figures 1835-1875' Book 3, by A.& N. Harding, page 268, figure a2964A.

Condition

CONDITION: Generally good. Tight hairline to fox's front left ankle.



A few paint losses to fox's nose and tail.





Some rubbing to gilt.







KILN EFFECTS: kiln soot caught in the glaze to the front and reverse;





notable crazing.







RESTORATION: Filled and retouched chip to the spill rim.



Fox's right ear remodelled.




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