A group of three Staffordshire pottery figures second half 19th century

comprising: an equestrian figure of the Duke of Cambridge, a figure of a Gordon Highlander and a group of a hound and its prey, the Highlander and the hound now mounted as lamps.

Equestrian figure of the Duke of Cambridge: there is some very minor flaking to the black enamels. There are two 1/2-inch chips to the edge of the base, otherwise in good condition. Figure of a Gordon Highlander: It is drilled for electricity. Please note that the figure has not been examined out of the wooden base. There is some minor wear to the gilding and very minor, occasional wear to the enamels. There is an approximate 2-inch haircrack issuing from the tree stump and running horizontally on the dog's back and another very short haircrack running from the edge of the dog's black spot to the tree stump. Otherwise it is in good condition. The group of a hound and its prey: Please note that the group has been drilled for electricity and has not been examined out of the metal base. There is some very minor chipping to the edges of the leaves or grasses. There is some very minor flaking to the black enamel, some minor crazing and very minor wear to the enamels, especially on the base. Otherwise in good condition.
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