Victorian, circa 1880 Pair Staffordshire figures of a young boy and girl each standing beside an oversized Afghan hound. Bright gilt decoration and base line. Vent hole to reverses. Similar pair illustrated figures 2221/2222, page 143, Schiffer''s ''Victorian Staffordshire Figures 1835-1875'' Book 2, by A.& N. Harding. Good. Rubbing to gilt. Boy: Shallow chip to elbow. Kiln effects: shrinkage line to boy''s shoulder and dog''s neck, both on the reverse; stray splash of gilt between boy and dog; kiln detritus to base at side. Repaired crack along the mold line running from back of dog''s head and down its back. Retouched flake to the boy''s head. Girl: Very minor paint loss to her eyes. Kiln effect: shrinkage line along the mold join to the girl''s right shoulder and down her skirt. Repaired crack along the mold line running from under the dog''s chin, over head and down its back. Retouching to the girl''s hair. 12ins high

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