Staffordshire pointer & bird figure
Victorian, circa 1860. 4.5ins high, 5.7ins wide, 2.4ins depth.
Staffordshire figure with a hunting theme which features a pointer with game bird, stood on an oblong base.
Dull gilt embellishment. Flatback, decorated only to the front.
Vent hole to the underside.
Book reference,'A-Z of Staffordshire Dogs, A Potted History', by Clive Mason Pope, page 135, figure 1.
Condition
Good. Very slight rubbing to gilt.
KILN EFFECTS: a few tiny shrinkage lines to the reverse;
a couple of touch marks to the lower base edge.
RESTORATION: Retouched paint losses to bird, dog and ground.
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