Pair Staffordshire russet flower basket spaniels

Victorian, circa 1860. Tallest is 7.9ins high, 4.9ins wide, 3.5ins depth. Pair of Staffordshire figures which feature a spaniel holding a basket of flowers in it's mouth,
seated directly on the ground, no base.



Flatback, decorated mainly to the front.







Vent hole to the underside.



Book reference not found.

Condition

CONDITION: Right facing: Good.

Flake to tail.



KILN EFFECTS: shrinkage line along the mold join;



flecks of stray coloured glaze to the front and reverse.







RESTORATION. Filled chip to tail.





Retouched paint losses markings,









paws



and eyebrows.



Left facing: Generally good.

Tight hairline to the underside.



RESTORATION. Stabilised and retouched hairlines to the reverse.





Filled chip to front left paw.





Retouched paint losses to markings,







muzzle and leaves


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