Staffordshire Pottery Hen on Nest tureen

Victorian, circa 1860. 7.1ins high, 8.7ins wide, 6.5ins depth.

Staffordshire egg tureen and cover which features a hen with her eggs, resting on a basketweave oval base.

White and gilt version. Dull gilt embellishment.

Decorated 'in the round' - decoration to front and reverse.

Condition

Hen: Very good. No restoration.

KILN EFFECTS: kiln detritus caught in the glaze to the left wing and tail feathers.

Nest: Generally good. Some small flakes and chips to flange.

RESTORATION: two stabilised and retouched hairlines to rim.

Two retouched flakes to interior.