Staffordshire Zebra
Order: Perissodactyle, Family: Equidea, Genus: Equus Grevy
Or should we say: Order: Perissodactyle, Family: Equidea Staffordshire, Genus: Spanish Zebra.
This is a lovely Victorian piece about 1850. There were two versions one looking much more like a Zebra with a short, spiky mane and better designed stripes. This one is hilarious, with its Spanish mane, and bridle, all ready to be ridden. It is not a large piece, but has all the charm of the best of Staffordshire. The Zebra is quite a rare piece.
Just thought a picture of a real Zebra would help.
Provenance: Purchased Windibanks Auction, Dorking