Lot 288 , A set of four Staffordshire Pearlware figures of Saints, by Salt, 18.5 - 19cm, some restoration
A set of four Staffordshire Pearlware figures of Saints, by Salt, comprising Saint Matthew, Saint Luke, Saint Mark and Saint John, three with impressed mark Salt to the rear of the bases, 18.5 - 19cm, some restoration
Estimate £300-500
Figure of Saint Mark has restoration to some branches of the bocage, the figure of Saint John has restoration to once branch of the bocage and another section just re-glued.
Figure of Saint Matthew has a broken a restuck right arm, the scroll in his left hand has been broken and re-glued, and has been restored, there is some restoration to one branch of the bocage and the axe that he is holding has a chip to the bottom end of the head and a metal rod has been inserted for the shaft, but not sure if this is original or a replacement
Figure of Saint Luke has restoration to the cow's horns and some of the bocage, all of the figures have some bubbling to the enamels otherwise in reasonable condition.
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Sold for £1,500