Pair Staffordshire Pekinese dogs

Edwardian, circa 1910. Tallest is 7.1ins high, 8.3ins wide, 3.7ins depth. Pair of Bo'ness Staffordshire figures which feature Pekinese dogs with blue ribbons, stood on a shaped base. Tan version.





Decorated 'in the round' - decoration to front and reverse. Large vent hole to underside.







Maker's marks to the underside.



Book reference,'Staffordshire Animals' by Adele Kenny, page 93

Condition

CONDITION: Right facing: Good. No restoration. Slight wear around the lower base edge and to the hind, right leg.





KILN EFFECTS: finger print to top of head and base at rear;





specks of kiln detritus caught in the glaze to the face and body.







Left facing: Very good. No restoration. Very slight wear to the base and body.





KILN EFFECTS: finger print to top of head and base front;





speck of kiln detritus caught in the glaze to the base front.




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