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Pair of Victorian Staffordshire Whippet Quill Holders
Hand of Glory
for sale €164     $178
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Pair of Victorian Staffordshire Whippet Quill Holders

19th century
For Sale by Hand of Glory
Description

A pair of Victorian Staffordshire pottery quill holders, mid 19th Century, in the form of recembent whippets or greyhounds with crossed paws.

In good condition with no damages or repairs.

Physical Dimensions
Height
12cm (4.72")
Width
17cm (6.69")
Depth
6.5cm (2.56")
Declaration

Hand of Glory has dated these Staffordshire Whippet Quill Holders to the Victorian era.

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SA1197678
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SKU00001034
Description
A pair of Victorian Staffordshire pottery quill holders, mid 19th Century, in the form of recembent whippets or greyhounds with crossed paws.

In good condition with no damages or repairs.

Height
12cm (4.72")
Width
17cm (6.69")
Depth
6.5cm (2.56")
Date of Manufacture

Hand of Glory has dated these Staffordshire Whippet Quill Holders to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1197678
Dealers Internal Ref
SKU00001034
Hand of Glory
Hand of Glory
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A pair of Victorian Staffordshire ceramic whippet figures reclining on dark cobalt blue bases with gilt details and quill holes.
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Archive I A pair of Victorian Staffordshire ceramic whippet figures reclining on dark cobalt blue bases with gilt details and quill holes.

Pair of Victorian Staffordshire Whippet Quill Holders

Archive II A pair of Victorian Staffordshire ceramic whippet figures reclining on dark cobalt blue bases with gilt details and quill holes. View II
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Archive V A pair of Victorian Staffordshire ceramic whippet figures reclining on dark cobalt blue bases with gilt details and quill holes. View V
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Archive VII A pair of Victorian Staffordshire ceramic whippet figures reclining on dark cobalt blue bases with gilt details and quill holes. View VII
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Hand of Glory Antiques
34 Market Place
Chippenham
Wiltshire
SN15 3HP
United Kingdom
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Verified Since Jul 2012
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Hand of Glory
Hand of Glory
Verified Since Jul 2012
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Location: Hand of Glory Antiques, 34 Market Place, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3HP, United Kingdom
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A pair of Victorian Staffordshire ceramic whippet figures reclining on dark cobalt blue bases with gilt details and quill holes.
Pair of Victorian Staffordshire Whippet Quill Holders
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A pair of Victorian Staffordshire ceramic whippet figures reclining on dark cobalt blue bases with gilt details and quill holes.
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Staffordshire potteries in 19th-century England manufactured press-moulded earthenware figures for Victorian households. Animal subjects, particularly greyhounds and whippets associated with coursing, were popular subjects for mantlepiece ornaments and functional desk items such as quill holders.

These items were crafted from lead-glazed earthenware ceramic, often decorated using overglaze enamels and cobalt blue underglaze. Hand-applied gilding was frequently added to highlight collars, bases, and decorative rim lines.

Authentic 19th-century pieces typically exhibit small air-release holes in the ceramic body, unglazed flat bases, and natural signs of glaze crazing. Original enamels and hand-gilded details usually show mild surface wear consistent with age.

Pairing ceramic figures with modern wooden shelving, styling them on an office desk, or using them symmetrically on a fireplace mantelpiece integrates traditional craftsmanship into contemporary room schemes.

Dust ceramic figures gently using a soft, dry brush. Avoid submerging earthenware in water or using abrasive chemical cleaners, as moisture can enter fine glaze cracks and dissolve delicate overglaze enamel or gold leaf.
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