Victorian, circa 1860 Pair Staffordshire figures of a black and white spaniel with a russet and white recumbent pup. Modeled on oval cobalt base. Dull gilt base line. Vent hole to reverse and underside. Generally good. No restoration. Right facing: Slight wear to base. Rubbing to gilt base line, completely rubbed away from collar/locket of adult spaniel. Kiln effect: shrinkage line along the mold join to the adult spaniel''s back. Retouching to the adult dog''s eyes. Left facing: Paint loss to the pup''s ears. Slight wear to base. Rubbing to gilt base line, completely rubbed away from collar/locket of adult spaniel. Kiln effect: shrinkage line along the mold join to the adult spaniel''s back and chest; crazing; touch mark to base at side; stray black glaze to neck and finger print to back of head. Retouching to the adult dog''s eyes. 6.25ins high

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