Staffordshire Irish Setter with game bird

Victorian, circa 1860. 8.7ins high, 5.1ins wide, 3.5ins depth.

Staffordshire figure with a hunting theme which features an Irish Setter with a dead game bird, seated on a shaped scroll work base.



Russet and white version. Dull gilt embellishment. Decorated mainly to the front.



Vent hole to the underside.



Book reference ,'A-Z of Staffordshire Dogs, A Potted History', by Clive Mason Pope, page 61

Condition

Good. Tiny chip to lower base edge at reverse.



Paint losses to bird's beak and eye.



RESTORATION: retouched paint losses to the ground,





dog's markings and eyes.









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