THESE DOGS HAVE BEEN IN MY MUM AND DADS HOUSE FOR MANY MNAY YEARS THEY ARE IN VERY GOOD USED CONDITIONI CANT FIND ANYTHING WRONG WITH THEM,,DATE WISE ,WELL MUM AND DAD BOUGHT THE HOUSE IN 1954 AND THEY WERE IN THE HOUSE !!!!
SO IM THINKING ABOUT THIRTIES OR FOURTIESI DID SOME RESEARCH ON KENT POTTERY -WHICH I COPIED AND PASTED BELOW SRATING IN YELLOW-THESE ARE INK WELLS 13.5 CM LONG AND ABOUT 10.5 CM TALL AND IM DOING FREEEEE POSTAGE !!!!!OH IM LISTING MY CATS TOO ASAP -RARE AS HENS TEETH !!!!
"Staffordshire Ware-Kent" refers to decorative earthenware and porcelain figures—most famously the iconic mantel dogs, cats, and flat-back figurines—produced by the William Kent pottery business in Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent, England, starting in 1894. Despite the name "Kent," the pieces were made in Staffordshire, continuing traditional Victorian folk-art styles through the mid-20th century. History and BackgroundThe Maker: Founded by William Kent at the Novelty Works in Burslem, operating strongly through the early-to-mid 20th century (c. 1894–1960s).Tradition: Inspired by 19th-century Victorian Staffordshire figures, the Kent family business kept classic ceramic styles alive using traditional molding and hand-painted brushwork. Common Pieces: Spaniel mantel dogs, cats, cow creamers, human figurines, and pastoral flat-backs.Identifying Marks and StylesBackstamps: Often feature marks referencing "Staffordshire Ware" or specific William Kent signatures/stamps on the unglazed base.Material: Typically made of earthenware or fine bisque porcelain with hand-painted colored glazes and gold accents.Display: Most famous for being manufactured and sold in symmetrical pairs designed for fireplace hearths and windowsills