Shaun King Antiques has dated this piece to the 1880s.
They look very impressive either end of a mantel piece.
The Victorian Staffordshire Potter at his most imperious.

There is the expected rubbing to the gilt and one tiny nick to the footrim.
There are no cracks or restoration.
Height: 15 inches (38 cm)
Width: 12 inches (30 cm)
Depth: 5.5 inches (14 cm)
Delivery within mainland UK isincluded.
Shaun King Antiques has dated this piece to the 1880s.
Third generation antiques dealer selling a wide range of large and small antiques pre 1920.
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