Dudson Staffordshire titled swan & cygnet spill vase

Victorian, circa 1860. 4.7ins high, 5.5ins wide, 3.2ins depth. Dudson Staffordshire spill vase which features two swans and two cygnets, seated on a shaped base. The piece is titled, 'A present from Scarborough' . Lilac extruded clay version. Dull gilt title and embellishment.



Decorated mainly to the front.





Book reference,'Victorian Staffordshire Figures 1835-1875' Book 3, by A.& N. Harding, page 258, figure a2832A.

Condition

Good. No restoration.

A few paint losses to the left swan's beak.



Slight rubbing to gilt.



KILN EFFECTS: shrinkage crack to the spill interior;



shrinkage line to the underside;



touch mark with associated chip to the side of the base.



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