Pair Staffordshire pugs

Victorian, circa 1880. Tallest is 9.4ins high, 4.3ins wide, 6.1ins depth. Pair of Staffordshire figures which feature a pug, seated directly on the ground, no base.



Decorated 'in the round' - decoration to front and reverse.











Vent hole to the underside.



Book reference not found.

Condition

CONDITION: Left facing: Good.

A few paint losses to muzzle and paws.







Gilt entirely rubbed away.



A few scratches to hind leg,



tail and back.





KILN EFFECTS: shrinkage crack to the left side of neck.





RESTORATION: Left front leg reglued and join retouched.





Right facing: Good. No restoration.

A few paint losses to muzzle and paws.





Gilt entirely rubbed away.



Some scratches to back and sides.







KILN EFFECTS: over glazed shrinkage line to the pug's right side.



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