Lot 142 , A rare pair of Staffordshire porcelain groups of a cat and a kitten, c.1835-50, H. 7.5 and 7.7cm

A rare pair of Staffordshire porcelain groups of a cat and a kitten, c.1835-50, H. 7.5 and 7.7cm
Estimate £200-300

Provenance - Dennis G. Rice collection of 19th century English porcelain animals.

Some fine crazing to the glaze in places. Good quality re-touching to flaking of the black enamel markings of the cats and kittens. The cat looking to its right has restored ears and a shallow splinter chip to the back of the base. The cat looking to its left has a short stained crack to the base. Both groups are covered by a clear lacquer to the figures to prevent flaking.


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Sold for £360