Staffordshire cow& milkmaid spill vase

Victorian, circa 1880. 8.5ins high, 9.3ins wide, 2.8ins depth.

Staffordshire spill vase with a pastoral theme which features a cow with a milkmaid, stood on a shaped base.



Bright gilt base line and embellishment. Flatback, decorated mainly to the front.





Book reference,'Victorian Staffordshire Figures 1835-1875' Book 2, by A.& N. Harding, page 160, figure 1.

Condition

Good. No restoration.

Some small flakes to the cow's mouth.



A few paint losses to markings, ears,







pail and stool.







Rubbing to gilt.





KILN EFFECTS: a few specks of kiln soot caught in the glaze to the front;



kiln detritus caught in the glaze to the reverse.



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