Pair Staffordshire russet&white curly tailed spaniels

Victorian, circa 1860. Tallest is 12.2ins high, 8.7ins wide, 3.7ins depth.

Pair of Staffordshire figures which feature a spaniel, seated directly on the ground, no base.



Russet and white version. Dull gilt collar and locket.





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



Maker's marks to the underside.



Book reference not found.

Condition

Right facing: Good. No restoration.

A few paint losses to markings, ears, paws,













muzzle and left eye.





Slight rubbing to gilt.



Some wear to the tail.



KILN EFFECTS: flecks of stray coloured glaze to the reverse.



Left facing: Good. No restoration.

A few paint losses to markings, ears and muzzle.











Slight rubbing to gilt.



Some wear to tail and the reverse.





KILN EFFECTS: firing hole to hind left paw;



glaze miss to the reverse;



kiln detritus caught in the glaze to the top of the spaniel's head.



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