Staffordshire bird figure

Victorian, circa 1860. 9.9ins high, 4.8ins wide, 2.6ins depth. Staffordshire figure which features a bird, perched on an oval base.

Multi-coloured version. Vent hole to the reverse.

Book reference,'Victorian Staffordshire Figures 1835-1875' Book 2, by A.& N. Harding, page 234, figure 2843.

Condition

CONDITION: Generally good. Some paint losses to the ground and bird.

KILN EFFECTS: flecks of stray coloured glaze to the reverse.

RESTORATION: stabilised and retouched crack to bird's neck;

retouched paint losses to ground;

retouched flakes to tail feathers;

filled chip to beak.