Small Pair Staffordshire leg free russet & white spaniels

Victorian, circa 1860. Tallest is 7.9ins high, 5.5ins wide, 4.7ins depth. Pair of Staffordshire figures which feature a spaniel, with both front legs free, seated directly on the ground, no base.





Russet and white version. Dull gilt embellishment. Decorated mainly to the front.
Vent hole to the underside.







Book reference not found.

Condition

CONDITION: Right facing: Good. No restoration. A few paint losses to the markings, left eye and nose.











Abrasions to the tail.



Rubbing to gilt.



KILN EFFECTS: stain to the head at reverse.



Left facing: Good. No restoration. Small chip to right front paw.



Small flake to lower base edge at reverse.



A few paint losses to the markings, eyes and muzzle.













Abrasions and wear to the tail.





Rubbing to gilt.



KILN EFFECTS: piece of kiln detritus caught inside causing piece to rattle; kiln soot caught in the glaze to the front and reverse.






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