Pair Staffordshire russet&white spaniels

Victorian, circa 1860. Tallest is 7.5ins high, 5.1ins wide, 2.8ins depth. Pair of Staffordshire figures which feature a spaniel, seated directly on the ground, no base.





Russet and white version. Flatback, decorated mainly to the front.







Book reference not found.

Condition

CONDITION: Right facing: Good. Chip to underside, not visible when sat on a surface.



A few paint losses to paws, left ear, tail and locket.









KILN EFFECTS: shrinkage crack to the reverse.



RESTORATION: Retouched paint losses to nose, eyes, ears and russet markings.











Left facing: Good. A few paint losses to paws, collar and tail.







KILN EFFECTS: over glazed shrinkage lines to the left hind paw;



firing pit to the spaniel's back;



shrinkage crack to the base edge at reverse.



RESTORATION: Retouched paint losses to the tail, markings, ears, nose and eyes.
















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