Staffordshire seated cat

Victorian, circa 1860. 8.3ins high, 3.9ins wide, 2.6ins depth.

Staffordshire figure which features a cat, seated on an oval base.

Dull gilt base line. Flatback, decorated mainly to the front.

Vent hole to the underside.

Book reference ,'Victorian Staffordshire Figures 1835-1875' Book 3, by A.& N. Harding, page 262, figure a2886.

Condition

Good. KILN EFFECTS: kiln soot caught in the glaze to the reverse;

shrinkage line along the mold joins on both sides;

touch marks to right side and reverse;

a piece of kiln detritus caught in the glaze to base front.

RESTORATION. Retouched flake to right ear.

Retouched paint losses to face and markings.