Pair Staffordshire black & white spaniels

Victorian, circa 1860. Tallest is 9.1ins high, 6.7ins wide, 4.3ins depth. Pair of Staffordshire figures which feature a spaniel, seated directly on the ground, no base. Black and white version.

Dull gilt collar and locket. Flatback, decorated mainly to the front. Vent hole to the reverse.

Condition

CONDITION: Right facing: Generally good. Chip to paw on reverse.

Flake to front right paw.

Some rubbing to gilt.

KILN EFFECTS: small firing pit to chain;

the black glaze has discoloured over time.

RESTORATION: Retouched paint losses to markings.

Left facing: Generally good. No restoration. Flake to left eyebrow.

KILN EFFECTS: kiln soot to one side of face and to reverse.

RESTORATION: Retouched paint losses to markings.

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