This is a superb pair of Staffordshire seated white & gilt spaniel dogs with the wonderful overall portrayals, of which:

During our research we have been informed they certainly date from the 19th century.

Date about c1880s.

Staffordshire, England origin.

Staffordshire dogs similar, feature in the A-Z of Staffordshire Dogs, A Potted History by Clive Mason Pope.

Confirms the date of c1880s.

A wonderful portrayal of the pair of seated white & gilt spaniel dogs with their wonderful overall portrayals.

A left and a right.

white & gilt colouring with the:

coloured faces with the wonderful overall detailing.

Gilt collar, locket and chain.

Bushy curly tails to the fronts.

pottery.

Variations in sizes which is not unusual during the victorian period due to a newer and older mould being used.

Each has an overall height of about 10.25 & 9.75inches.

Max base size of about 6.75 x 5inches & 7.25 x 5.25inches.

Condition: Considering the age: the overall condition to both is:

is excellent and both are not subject to:

any major blemishes except:

due to age: rubbing and areas of fine crazing.

one has a very minor glaze chip to the rear base edge.

All as per pictures.

Besides being a very collectable, pair of 19th century Staffordshire seated white & gilt spaniel dogs, with the wonderful overall portrayals & facial detailing, c1880s, both would also look fabulous displayed.

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