Pair Rare Large Staffordshire recumbent spaniels

Victorian, circa 1860. Tallest is 6.5ins high, 10ins wide, 5.1ins depth. Pair of Staffordshire figures which feature a spaniel, recumbent directly on the ground, no base.



Dull gilt collar and locket. Decorated mainly to the front.











Vent hole to underside of one and reverse of the other.

Condition

CONDITION: Right facing: Good.

Some rubbing to gilt.



KILN EFFECTS: shrinkage crack between the tail and hind leg;



flecks of stray coloured glaze to the reverse;





shrinkage line along the mold join.





RESTORATION. Front left paw reglued and join retouched.





Retouched paint losses to muzzle



and markings.







Left facing: Very good. No restoration.

Slight rubbing to gilt.



KILN EFFECTS: glaze run to the black glaze;



flecks of stray coloured glaze to the front and reverse.









Go to the Top of this page