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Pair Red & White Staffordshire Dogs C1860
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Pair Red & White Staffordshire Dogs C1860

19th century
Description

This charming PAIR OF VICTORIAN STAFFORDSHIRE RED AND WHITE DOGS date from circa 1860.

They have characterful, expressive faces, heart-shaped patches to the front and gilt collars and padlocks.

The DOGS are in good condition with no restoration. There is an underglaze chip to the back paw of the Right side Dog which has occurred during the making, and some tiny nicks to the base. None of these are visible from the front,

These are a lovely PAIR OF STAFFORDSHIRE DOGS which have been decoratd with thought and skill.

Height: 6 inches (15 cm)

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Date of Manufacture

Shaun King Antiques has dated this Staffordshire Spaniel Dog Pair to the 1860s.

Independent Date Check ID 09243249
Dealer's Item Date1860s
Sellingantiques Date1860s
Sellingantiques agingItem 145-180 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1860s:
Tiny pinhole vent in the base: typical firing method before modern slip casting.
Feathered brushwork in iron-red enamel: hand decorating by mid-Victorian factory painters.
Fine network of glaze crazing across the white body: natural ageing of earthenware glaze.
Worn gilding on the collar locket: gentle rubbing from long 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.

Physical Dimensions
Height
15cm (5.91")
Width
11cm (4.33")
Depth
8cm (3.15")
Reference Numbers
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SA1177607
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This charming PAIR OF VICTORIAN STAFFORDSHIRE RED AND WHITE DOGS date from circa 1860.
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They have characterful, expressive faces, heart-shaped patches to the front and gilt collars and padlocks.
Shaun King Antiques

The DOGS are in good condition with no restoration. There is an underglaze chip to the back paw of the Right side Dog which has occurred during the making, and some tiny nicks to the base. None of these are visible from the front,

fig 1. A pair of seated Victorian Staffordshire spaniel dog figurines hand-painted with red and white fur details and gold collars.
fig 1. Pair Red & White Staffordshire Dogs C1860

These are a lovely PAIR OF STAFFORDSHIRE DOGS which have been decoratd with thought and skill.

Height: 6 inches (15 cm)

Express delivery within the UK is included. Please email for Overseas Shipping Costs.

Date of Manufacture

Shaun King Antiques has dated this Staffordshire Spaniel Dog Pair to the 1860s.

Independent Date Report ID 09243249
Dealer's Item Date1860s
Sellingantiques dating1860s
Sellingantiques agingItem 145-180 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1860s:
Tiny pinhole vent in the base: typical firing method before modern slip casting.
Feathered brushwork in iron-red enamel: hand decorating by mid-Victorian factory painters.
Fine network of glaze crazing across the white body: natural ageing of earthenware glaze.
Worn gilding on the collar locket: gentle rubbing from long 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
15cm (5.91")
Width
11cm (4.33")
Depth
8cm (3.15")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1177607
Shaun King Antiques
Shaun King Antiques
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Third generation antiques dealer selling a wide range of large and small antiques pre 1920.

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A pair of seated Victorian Staffordshire spaniel dog figurines hand-painted with red and white fur details and gold collars.
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Archive I A pair of seated Victorian Staffordshire spaniel dog figurines hand-painted with red and white fur details and gold collars.

Pair Red & White Staffordshire Dogs C1860

Archive II A pair of seated Victorian Staffordshire spaniel dog figurines hand-painted with red and white fur details and gold collars. View II
Archive III A pair of seated Victorian Staffordshire spaniel dog figurines hand-painted with red and white fur details and gold collars. View III
Archive IV A pair of seated Victorian Staffordshire spaniel dog figurines hand-painted with red and white fur details and gold collars. View IV
Archive V A pair of seated Victorian Staffordshire spaniel dog figurines hand-painted with red and white fur details and gold collars. View V
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A pair of seated Victorian Staffordshire spaniel dog figurines hand-painted with red and white fur details and gold collars.
PAIR RED & WHITE STAFFORDSHIRE DOGS c1860
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A pair of seated Victorian Staffordshire spaniel dog figurines hand-painted with red and white fur details and gold collars.
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  • ObjectDecorative Figurines
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialEarthenware, Ceramic
  • ColourRed, White
  • MotifsMoulded ceramic form, Hand-painted fur patches, Locket collar detail
  • SizeH 15 cm (6 in) x W 11 cm (4 in) x D 8 cm (3 in)

This pair of Victorian Staffordshire spaniel figurines dates from circa 1860, produced in earthenware ceramic. Each seated dog is finished in a high-gloss white glaze and decorated with vibrant red hand-painted patches, including a prominent heart-shaped marking on the chest and feathered areas along the sides and tail. The expressive faces feature carefully lined whiskers and detailed eyes, complemented by molded collars adorned with a padlock motif. Visible production traits include an underglaze chip to the back paw of the right-side dog and minor nicks along the base. The figures measure 15 cm high, 11 cm wide, and 8 cm deep. Traditional English Country House ornaments of this type bring warmth and character to interior spaces. They sit well arranged on a mantelpiece, sideboard, or bookshelf, adding a touch of period charm to living rooms, studies, or hallways. Their balanced symmetrical pairing makes them suitable for display on either side of a fireplace or centered on a decorative console table.

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Staffordshire spaniel dogs are decorative ceramic figurines produced predominantly in Staffordshire, England, during the 19th century. Positioned in pairs on fireplace mantels, these earthenware figurines typically depict King Charles spaniels styled with hand-painted coats and gilded collars.

These figurines were crafted using press-moulded earthenware or white pottery, coated with a glaze, and decorated by hand using ceramic overglaze enamels and gilding for collars and chains.

Authentic 19th-century pieces usually feature a small steam release hole at the base or back, evidence of hand-painted brushwork with slight asymmetry, wear to the gilding, and fine crazing within the glaze.

Position the pair symmetrically on a fireplace mantelpiece, console table, or deep window sill to add historic character to both traditional and eclectic modern interior schemes.

Dust figurines gently using a dry, soft-bristled brush or microfibre cloth, avoiding immersion in water or abrasive chemicals that could compromise the overglaze enamel painting or gilding.
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