Pair Staffordshire Pottery Spaniels - white & gilt

Victorian, circa 1870. Tallest is 12.8ins high, 9.4ins wide, 4.1ins depth. Pair of Staffordshire Pottery figures which feature a spaniel, seated directly on the ground, no base. White and gilt version. Dull gilt collar and locket.

Flatback, decorated mainly to the front. Vent hole to the reverse.

Condition

Right facing: Good. Small flake above right eyebrow.

Slight rubbing to gilt.

Slight wear to tail.

KILN EFFECTS: shrinkage crack along to mold join and one to the reverse;

kiln detritus caught in the glaze.

RESTORATION: Retouched black losses to muzzle, right eye and paws.

Left facing: Generally good. Tight hairline to right side of neck.

Slight rubbing to gilt.

Slight wear to tail.

KILN EFFECT: kiln detritus caught in the glaze.

RESTORATION: Retouched paint loss to paws and muzzle.

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