Staffordshire Weeping Child with Rabbits Quill Holder

Object Description

Staffordshire Pottery quill holder with a childhood theme which features a weeping boy and rabbits, stood on a circular base. Dull gilt base line and embellishment. Decorated ‘in the round’ – decoration to front and reverse.

Object Condition

Generally good. Tiny flake to brim of hat and boy’s finger. Some rubbing to gilt. Very slight wear to the back of the boy’s head. KILN EFFECTS: notable crazing. RESTORATION. Boy reglued and joins retouched at ankles. Retouched flakes to lower base edge. Retouching to paint losses.

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