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Pair 19th Century Back Spaniel Dogs
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Pair 19th Century Back Spaniel Dogs

19th century
Description

A clean pair of 19th century dogs; with guilded collars in seated posture. General usage wear as per photos, overall bright glossy glaze, in good overall condition, decorative pieces.

Dimensions:

28cm tall

20cm wide

12cm deep

Date of Manufacture

Abersoch Antiques has dated these Black Ceramic Spaniel Figures to the 19th Century.

Independent Date Check ID 08771001
Dealer's Item Date19th Century
Sellingantiques Date19th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 125-170 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 19TH CENTURY:
Small pierced vent holes to the rear: firing practice before modern slip-cast openings.
High-gloss black Jackfield glaze: British earthenware finish popular from the late Victorian period.
Rubbed gilt decoration on collars and chains: wear from handling.

This is an independent date and photo anotation report compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
28cm (11.02")
Width
20cm (7.87")
Depth
12cm (4.72")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1110143
Dealers Internal Reference
BLACK DOGS
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Clocks can be delivered including set up upon request.

Goods bought & sold, part exchange considered.

Description
A clean pair of 19th century dogs; with guilded collars in seated posture.
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General usage wear as per photos, overall bright glossy glaze, in good overall condition, decorative pieces.
Abersoch Antiques

Dimensions:

28cm tall

20cm wide

12cm deep

Date of Manufacture

Abersoch Antiques has dated these Black Ceramic Spaniel Figures to the 19th Century.

Independent Date Report ID 08771001
Dealer's Item Date19th Century
Sellingantiques dating19th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 125-170 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 19th Century:
Small pierced vent holes to the rear: firing practice before modern slip-cast openings.
High-gloss black Jackfield glaze: British earthenware finish popular from the late Victorian period.
Rubbed gilt decoration on collars and chains: wear from handling.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
28cm (11.02")
Width
20cm (7.87")
Depth
12cm (4.72")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1110143
Dealers Internal Ref
BLACK DOGS
Abersoch Antiques
Abersoch Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Dec 2010

Welsh country furniture, treen ,longcase clocks, gold & silver

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A pair of 19th-century seated ceramic spaniel dogs featuring a high-gloss black glaze and gilded accents.
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Archive I A pair of 19th-century seated ceramic spaniel dogs featuring a high-gloss black glaze and gilded accents.

Pair 19th Century Back Spaniel Dogs

Archive II A pair of 19th-century seated ceramic spaniel dogs featuring a high-gloss black glaze and gilded accents. View II
Archive III A pair of 19th-century seated ceramic spaniel dogs featuring a high-gloss black glaze and gilded accents. View III
Archive IV Scale Reference for A pair of 19th-century seated ceramic spaniel dogs featuring a high-gloss black glaze and gilded accents.
Archive V A pair of 19th-century seated ceramic spaniel dogs featuring a high-gloss black glaze and gilded accents. View V
Archive VI A pair of 19th-century seated ceramic spaniel dogs featuring a high-gloss black glaze and gilded accents. View VI
Archive VII A pair of 19th-century seated ceramic spaniel dogs featuring a high-gloss black glaze and gilded accents. View VII
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Abersoch Antiques

Abersoch Antiques
Telephone 07769 710 491 or 01758 613173
Location
10 Penlan Street
Pwllheli
North Wales
LL53 5DH
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/jadams
Verified Since Dec 2010
Items For Sale 188
Items Sold 41
Abersoch Antiques
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A pair of 19th-century seated ceramic spaniel dogs featuring a high-gloss black glaze and gilded accents.
PAIR 19TH CENTURY BACK SPANIEL DOGS
Ref: SA1110143
A pair of 19th-century seated ceramic spaniel dogs featuring a high-gloss black glaze and gilded accents.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectDecorative Objects
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialEarthenware, Glaze, Gold Paint
  • ColourBlack
  • MotifsSeated spaniels, Gilded collars and chains, High-gloss black glaze
  • SizeH 28 cm (11 in) x W 20 cm (8 in) x D 12 cm (5 in)

This pair of 19th-century Victorian earthenware spaniel dog figures originates from the English Country House style tradition. Each decorative piece depicts a seated dog rendered in a high-gloss black glaze, accented with gilded collars and chains around their necks. The ceramic surfaces display a bright, reflective finish alongside general usage wear across the glaze. The pair stands 28 cm high, 20 cm wide, and 12 cm deep. These ornamental statues suit placement on a mantelpiece to add a traditional decorative touch to a room. Their dark colour and classic seated posture bring historical character to an interior mantel or shelf arrangement, fitting naturally into period home styling without requiring extensive space.

FAQs

Popularised during the 19th century in Britain, these earthenware figures were produced in Staffordshire potteries to decorate fireplace mantels in Victorian homes.

They were typically press-moulded or slip-cast in earthenware ceramic, coated with lead glazes, and finished with painted overglaze enamel or gilded accents.

Authentic period examples feature small release holes at the base, visible wear to original gilded details, soft moulding definition, and glaze crazing from age.

Place them symmetrically on a fireplace mantelpiece, console table, or bookshelf to add historical character to traditional and contemporary interior schemes.

Dust regularly with a soft dry microfibre cloth, avoiding harsh chemical cleansers or submersion in water, which can damage unglazed bases or delicate gilding.
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