Victorian, circa 1870 Pair Staffordshire figures modeled as a young boy and girl, both riding a zebra. Molded on naturalistic oval bases. Shredded clay decoration to the ground. All four legs and tail of each zebra are molded free. Vent hole to reverses. Similar piece illustrated figure 2413, page 172, Schiffer''s ''Victorian Staffordshire Figures 1835-1875'' Book 2, by A.& N. Harding. Good. Boy: Restored chip to the zebra''s left ear. Retouching to parts of the black enamel. Girl: Minor paint losses to the zebra''s front left leg. Restored chip to the zebra''s left ear. Retouching to parts of the black enamel. 6.5ins high
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