Matched Pair Staffordshire children&Afghan hounds

Victorian, circa 1860. Tallest is 13.6ins high, 9.8ins wide, 4.5ins depth. Pair of Staffordshire figures which feature a child stood next to an oversized Afghan hound, seated on a rectangular base.



We think they have possibly been matched up together at some stage because they are of significantly different sizes.
White and gilt version. Dull gilt base line and embellishment.









Flatback, 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 2221/2222345.

Condition

CONDITION: Right facing: Good. No restoration.

Slight rubbing to gilt.







KILN EFFECTS: shrinkage crack along the mold line to neck and reverse;





piece of kiln detritus caught in he glaze to the spaniel's chest.



Right facing: Fair.

Slight rubbing to gilt.



KILN EFFECTS: glaze miss in front of her left foot.



RESTORATION: Stabilised and retouched cracks to spaniel's back,





head,





neck, chest



and hind legs (still visible).





Retouched paint losses to girl's hair,





dress,



spaniel's eyes



and muzzle.





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