Staffordshire Prince of Wales figure

Victorian, circa 1860. 14.6ins high, 7.7ins wide, 3.3ins depth. Staffordshire figure with a royalty theme which features Prince of Wales and a spaniel, stood on an oval base.



The piece is titled, 'PRINCE OF WALES' .

Multi-coloured with underglaze blue version. Dull gilt titles and embellishment.





Flatback, decorated mainly to the front. Vent hole to the reverse.





Book reference,'Victorian Staffordshire Figures 1835-1875' Book 1, by A.& N. Harding, page 193, figure 631.

Condition

CONDITION: Good.

Some rubbing to gilt.



KILN EFFECTS: over glazed chip to the lower base edge;



glaze run to the cobalt glaze;







shrinkage crack/line to the inside of both the Prince's legs;





small shrinkage crack to either side of his neck;





tiny glaze pops to his hair.







RESTORATION: Filled and retouched chip to lower base edge.



Retouched flake to Prince's nose.



Retouched paint losses to his hair



and shoes



and dog's markings and ears.





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