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Genuine Victorian Staffordshire Dog Money Box C1880
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Genuine Victorian Staffordshire Dog Money Box C1880

19th century
Description

This UNUSUAL and GENUINE VICTORIAN STAFFORDSHIRE DOG MONEY BOX dates from circa 1880.

It has an attractive pinched pie-crust foot rim.

A rare, genuine survivor amidst a world of reproductions.

There is an old crack to the base which is solid and stable and a couple of small, fine hairlines coming from the aperture where over-enthusiastic children have either tried to put their money in or, more likely, get their money out.

There are no chips or restoration.

A good addition to a collection of Staffordshire Dogs.

Height: 3.75 inches (9 cm)

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

Date of Manufacture

Shaun King Antiques has dated this Staffordshire Dog Money Box to the 1880s.

Independent Date Guide ID 09319255
Dealer's Item Date1880s
Sellingantiques Date1880s
Sellingantiques agingItem 130-155 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1880s:
Fine crazing across the clear glaze: shrinkage developed over many decades.
Gilt decoration rubbed from raised mouldings: honest handling wear on soft Victorian gold.
Hand-painted enamels on the muzzle and eyes: standard late Victorian pottery practice.
Dark staining around the coin aperture: coins passing inside over many years.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

Physical Dimensions
Height
9cm (3.54")
Width
11cm (4.33")
Depth
7.5cm (2.95")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1188465
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Description
This UNUSUAL and GENUINE VICTORIAN STAFFORDSHIRE DOG MONEY BOX dates from circa 1880.

It has an attractive pinched pie-crust foot rim.

A rare, genuine survivor amidst a world of reproductions.

There is an old crack to the base which is solid and stable and a couple of small, fine hairlines coming from the aperture where over-enthusiastic children have either tried to put their money in or, more likely, get their money out.

There are no chips or restoration.

A good addition to a collection of Staffordshire Dogs.

Height: 3.75 inches (9 cm)

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

Date of Manufacture

Shaun King Antiques has dated this Staffordshire Dog Money Box to the 1880s.

Independent Date Report ID 09319255
Dealer's Item Date1880s
Sellingantiques dating1880s
Sellingantiques agingItem 130-155 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1880s:
Fine crazing across the clear glaze: shrinkage developed over many decades.
Gilt decoration rubbed from raised mouldings: honest handling wear on soft Victorian gold.
Hand-painted enamels on the muzzle and eyes: standard late Victorian pottery practice.
Dark staining around the coin aperture: coins passing inside over many years.

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
9cm (3.54")
Width
11cm (4.33")
Depth
7.5cm (2.95")
Reference Numbers
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SA1188465
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Third generation antiques dealer selling a wide range of large and small antiques pre 1920.

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A Victorian off-white ceramic Staffordshire spaniel head money box featuring hand-painted yellow eyes, a black muzzle, and subtle gilt accents.
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Archive I A Victorian off-white ceramic Staffordshire spaniel head money box featuring hand-painted yellow eyes, a black muzzle, and subtle gilt accents.

Genuine Victorian Staffordshire Dog Money Box C1880

Archive II A Victorian off-white ceramic Staffordshire spaniel head money box featuring hand-painted yellow eyes, a black muzzle, and subtle gilt accents. View II
Archive III A Victorian off-white ceramic Staffordshire spaniel head money box featuring hand-painted yellow eyes, a black muzzle, and subtle gilt accents. View III
Archive IV A Victorian off-white ceramic Staffordshire spaniel head money box featuring hand-painted yellow eyes, a black muzzle, and subtle gilt accents. View IV
Archive V A Victorian off-white ceramic Staffordshire spaniel head money box featuring hand-painted yellow eyes, a black muzzle, and subtle gilt accents. View V
Archive VI A Victorian off-white ceramic Staffordshire spaniel head money box featuring hand-painted yellow eyes, a black muzzle, and subtle gilt accents. View VI
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A Victorian off-white ceramic Staffordshire spaniel head money box featuring hand-painted yellow eyes, a black muzzle, and subtle gilt accents.
GENUINE VICTORIAN STAFFORDSHIRE DOG MONEY BOX c1880
Ref: SA1188465
A Victorian off-white ceramic Staffordshire spaniel head money box featuring hand-painted yellow eyes, a black muzzle, and subtle gilt accents.
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  • ObjectMoney Boxes
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialEarthenware, Glaze, Enamel, Gold Leaf
  • ColourWhite
  • MotifsSpaniel head form, Gilt highlights, Hand-painted facial details, Coin slot
  • SizeH 9 cm (4 in) x W 11 cm (4 in) x D 7.5 cm (3 in)

This Victorian Staffordshire money box originates from circa 1880 and takes the sculptural form of a spaniel's head. The piece is shaped from earthenware with a white glaze, finished with hand-painted facial details including yellow eyes and a black muzzle, alongside gilt highlights across the collar and fur motifs. Visible signs of age include an old, solid crack to the base and fine hairlines around the aperture, accompanied by characteristic crazing in the glaze. The money box stands 9 cm high, 11 cm wide, and 7.5 cm deep. Today, collectors place items of this nature on a mantelpiece or a display shelf within an English Country House interior scheme. The money box rests on a pinched pie-crust foot rim and serves as a decorative focal point among traditional ceramics. The construction lacks chips or modern restoration, retaining its original character as a genuine survivor from the period. The straightforward earthenware body and hand-applied enamel decoration reflect the popular cottage pottery style of the late nineteenth century.

A Victorian Staffordshire dog money box is a decorative ceramic savings container moulded in the form of a spaniel or dog head, produced in Staffordshire, England, during the 19th century.

These items were made from earthenware clay, coated in a lead glaze, and decorated using hand-applied enamels and gold leaf gilt details.

Authentic pieces generally feature unglazed flat bottoms or bases, tiny release holes created during firing, visible glaze crazing, and hand-painted details with natural wear to the gilding.

Position the item on a mantelpiece, bookshelf, or side table alongside contemporary art and neutral decor to add texture and historical contrast.

Dust gently with a soft dry cloth and avoid immersing in water or using abrasive chemicals, as moisture can damage unglazed areas and strip delicate hand-applied gilding.
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