Staffordshire twin turret cottage with tower
Victorian, circa 1860. 7.4ins high, 7.3ins wide, 3.1ins depth. Staffordshire cottage which features twin turrets,
a central tower and a pillar either side of the front door, stood on a shaped base.
Dull gilt base line and embellishment. Flatback, decorated mainly to the front.
Book reference,'Victorian Staffordshire Figures 1835-1875' Book 2, by A.& N. Harding, page 278, figure 3168.
Condition
CONDITION: Good.
Chip to shredded clay to one pillar.
Small flake to shredded clay to lower roof.
Small paint losses to the ground.
Slight rubbing to gilt.
KILN EFFECTS: some glaze run and flecks of stray coloured glaze;
over glazed chip to one turret finial;
small firing hole to front door.
RESTORATION: piece of shredded clay to one turret remodelled.
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