Madelena Antiques & Collectables

Staffordshire Pottery Bactrian Camel Figure

Victorian, circa 1880. 6.5ins high, 6.9ins wide, 2.4ins depth. Staffordshire Pottery figure which features a Bactrian camel, stood on an oblong base.

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

Vent hole to the reverse.

Book reference ,'Victorian Staffordshire Figures 1835-1875' Book 3, by A.& N. Harding, page 260, figure a2866.

Condition

CONDITION: Good.

Tight hairline to left hind ankle.

Paint losses to the ground.

Rubbing to gilt.

KILN EFFECTS: shrinkage line to the top of both left legs;

kiln soot caught in the glaze to the front of the base.

RESTORATION. Head reglued and join retouched.


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