Pair Staffordshire Afghan hound & child figures

Victorian, circa 1860. Tallest is 13.4ins high, 9.8ins wide, 4.7ins depth. Pair of Staffordshire groups which feature a child stood next to an oversized Afghan hound,
seated on a rectangular base.



White and gilt version. Dull gilt base line and embellishment.
Decorated mainly to the front. Vent hole to the reverse.









Book reference,'Victorian Staffordshire Figures 1835-1875' Book 2, by A.& N. Harding, page 143, figure 2221/2222.

Condition

CONDITION: Right facing: Generally good.

Slight rubbing to gilt.





KILN EFFECTS: kiln detritus caught in the glaze to the top of the left ear;



over glazed shrinkage line to the front of the base.



RESTORATION. Stabilised and retouched crack to Afghan's head,



neck,





left ear



and back.



Left facing: Generally good.

A few paint losses to her skirt.



Slight rubbing to gilt.





KILN EFFECTS: shrinkage crack to the Afghan's head;



over glazed shrinkage line to the Afghan's neck and chest.



RESTORATION. Stabilised and retouched crack to Afghan's back.





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