Pair Staffordshire whippet with hare inkwells

Victorian, circa 1860. Tallest is 5.5ins high, 6.9ins wide, 2.2ins depth. Pair of Staffordshire inkwells which feature a whippet with hare, recumbent on a shaped base.





Dull gilt base line and embellishment. Decorated 'in the round' - decoration to front and reverse.







Book reference,'Victorian Staffordshire Figures 1835-1875' Book 2, by A.& N. Harding, page 205, figure 2631/2632.

Condition

CONDITION: Right facing: Good. No restoration. Two flakes to base edge.



A few paint losses to muzzle.



Slight rubbing to gilt.





Some wear to reverse and base.





Left facing: Good. No restoration. A few paint losses to right ear.



Some rubbing to gilt.







KILN EFFECTS: shrinkage line to the right ear;



flecks of stray coloured glaze to the whippet's head.




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