Staffordshire cat on cushion

Victorian, circa 1880. 7.1ins high, 4.3ins wide, 2.8ins depth.

Staffordshire figure which features a cat, seated on a tasselled cushion base.

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

Book reference,'Victorian Staffordshire Figures 1835-1875' Book 2, by A.& N. Harding, page 237, figure 2869.

Condition

Generally good. Some rubbing to gilt.

KILN EFFECTS: touch mark to the cat's chest;

shrinkage line along the mold joins;

finger print to the reverse.

RESTORATION. Retouched paint losses to ears,

markings, tail and left eye.