Pair Staffordshire zebras

Victorian, circa 1860. Tallest is 6.5ins high, 5.3ins wide, 2ins depth. Pair of Staffordshire figures which feature a zebra, prancing on an oval base.



Dull gilt base line and embellishment. Flatback, decorated mainly to the front.









Book reference not found.

Condition

CONDITION: Right facing: Good. No restoration.

Some small flakes to shredded clay.





Paint losses to mouth.



KILN EFFECTS: over glazed shrinkage line to belly and back;





glaze pop to base front.



Left facing: Generally good. No restoration.

Some small flakes to shredded clay.





KILN EFFECTS: firing hole to base front;



shrinkage crack with associated firing hole to neck;



over glazed shrinkage line to tail;





staining to neck;



kiln soot caught in the glaze.





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