Pair Staffordshire sailor & barrel figures

Victorian, circa 1860. Tallest is 11.2ins high, 4.7ins wide, 3.3ins depth. Pair of Staffordshire figures with a maritime theme which feature a sailor holding a mug of ale, stood on a circular base.



Dull gilt base line and embellishment.











Decorated mainly to the front.
Vent hole to the reverse.



Book reference not found.

Condition

CONDITION: Right facing: Generally good.

Flake to base edge, not visible when standing upright.



Some rubbing to gilt.





KILN EFFECTS: notable crazing;







staining to the base.



RESTORATION. Filled chip to his nose.





Retouched flakes to left sleeve and both hands.





Retouched paint losses.







Left facing: Generally good.

Slight rubbing to gilt.





KILN EFFECTS: touch mark to his right arm at the reverse.



RESTORATION. Filled chip to his hat.





Retouched paint losses.







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