Pair Staffordshire russet and white spaniels

Victorian, circa 1860. Tallest is 7.3ins high, 5.5ins wide, 3.3ins depth. Pair of Staffordshire figures which feature a spaniel, seated directly on the ground, no base. Russet and white version. Dull gilt collar and locket.











Flatback, decorated mainly to the front. Vent hole to the reverse.



Maker's marks painted to the underside.







Book reference,'Staffordshire Animals' by Adele Kenny, page 71

Condition

Right facing: Good. No restoration. Some small paint losses to paws and muzzle.





Very slight wear to ears and tail.





Rubbing to gilt.



KILN EFFECTS: firing crack to the underside.



Left facing: Good. No restoration. Some small paint losses to russet markings, muzzle and mouth.











Rubbing to gilt.



KILN EFFECTS: a few craze lines;





flecks of stray coloured glaze to spaniel's back;







touch mark to spaniel's chest.


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