Staffordshire Spaniels with pup inkwell

Victorian, circa 1860. 5.9ins high, 6.3ins wide, 2.2ins depth. Staffordshire inkwell which features two spaniels with a pup inbetween them, seated on a cobalt blue base. Dull gilt embellishment.



Flatback, decorated mainly to the front.





Book reference not found.

Condition

Generally good. No restoration.

A few paint losses to the spaniel's markings and noses.







Some rubbing to gilt.



KILN EFFECTS: a couple of shrinkage cracks to the front



and reverse;



a few specks of kiln detritus caught in the glaze to the base;



piece of kiln detritus caught inside causing piece to rattle;

minor staining to craze lines to one spaniel.



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