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Staffordshire Pottery Greyhounds, Thomas Parr, C. 1850.
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Staffordshire Pottery Greyhounds, Thomas Parr, C. 1850.

19th century
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A fine and rare pair of Staffordshire Greyhounds, Thomas Parr factory, c. 1850. Both well modelled hounds, with open mouths, and wearing gilt collars, standing before their catch, on oval mound bases.

The bases moulded with ferns to the stump that supports the hounds.

Single gilt line to the bases.

Height – 18 cm, 7 1/8”.

Length – 17.2 cm, 6 3/4”.

Condition – Typical minor age related wear to the enamel. No damage. No restoration.

Ref – Victorian Staffordshire Dogs, A. & N. Harding, Page 79, Figs 2629 and 2630 for similar examples.

Date of Manufacture

Philip Carrol Antiques has dated these Staffordshire Pottery Greyhound Figures to the Victorian era.

Independent Date Guide ID 09432137
Dealer's Item DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques agingItem 155-180 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE VICTORIAN ERA:
Recessed oval base: typical of Staffordshire production in the 1850s.
Small neat vent hole behind the trunk: Victorian kiln firing practice.
Hand-brushed overglaze enamels: typical mid-19th-century Staffordshire decoration.
Gilt line to the base rim: gold lustre applied by hand.
Gentle wear to the resting rim: normal shelf movement over many decades.

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.

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Height
18cm (7.09")
Width
17.2cm (6.77")
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Description
A fine and rare pair of Staffordshire Greyhounds, Thomas Parr factory, c. 1850.
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Both well modelled hounds, with open mouths, and wearing gilt collars, standing before their catch, on oval mound bases.
Philip Carrol Antiques
fig 1. A pair of Victorian Staffordshire earthenware greyhound figures painted in orange and white, standing on green moulded grass bases with tree stump supports.
fig 1. Staffordshire Pottery Greyhounds, Thomas Parr, C. 1850.

The bases moulded with ferns to the stump that supports the hounds.

Single gilt line to the bases.

Height – 18 cm, 7 1/8”.

Length – 17.2 cm, 6 3/4”.

Condition – Typical minor age related wear to the enamel. No damage. No restoration.

Ref – Victorian Staffordshire Dogs, A. & N. Harding, Page 79, Figs 2629 and 2630 for similar examples.

Date of Manufacture

Philip Carrol Antiques has dated these Staffordshire Pottery Greyhound Figures to the Victorian era.

Independent Date Report ID 09432137
Dealer's Item DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques datingVictorian era
Sellingantiques agingItem 155-180 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the Victorian era:
Recessed oval base: typical of Staffordshire production in the 1850s.
Small neat vent hole behind the trunk: Victorian kiln firing practice.
Hand-brushed overglaze enamels: typical mid-19th-century Staffordshire decoration.
Gilt line to the base rim: gold lustre applied by hand.
Gentle wear to the resting rim: normal shelf movement over many decades.

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
18cm (7.09")
Width
17.2cm (6.77")
Reference Numbers
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SA1204591
Philip Carrol Antiques
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Philip carrol antiques was established in 1983

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Archive I A pair of Victorian Staffordshire earthenware greyhound figures painted in orange and white, standing on green moulded grass bases with tree stump supports.

Staffordshire Pottery Greyhounds, Thomas Parr, C. 1850.

Archive II A pair of Victorian Staffordshire earthenware greyhound figures painted in orange and white, standing on green moulded grass bases with tree stump supports. View II
Archive III A pair of Victorian Staffordshire earthenware greyhound figures painted in orange and white, standing on green moulded grass bases with tree stump supports. View III
Archive IV A pair of Victorian Staffordshire earthenware greyhound figures painted in orange and white, standing on green moulded grass bases with tree stump supports. View IV
Archive V A pair of Victorian Staffordshire earthenware greyhound figures painted in orange and white, standing on green moulded grass bases with tree stump supports. View V
Archive VI A pair of Victorian Staffordshire earthenware greyhound figures painted in orange and white, standing on green moulded grass bases with tree stump supports. View VI
Archive VII A pair of Victorian Staffordshire earthenware greyhound figures painted in orange and white, standing on green moulded grass bases with tree stump supports. View VII
Archive VIII A pair of Victorian Staffordshire earthenware greyhound figures painted in orange and white, standing on green moulded grass bases with tree stump supports. View VIII
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Archive X A pair of Victorian Staffordshire earthenware greyhound figures painted in orange and white, standing on green moulded grass bases with tree stump supports. View X
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A pair of Victorian Staffordshire earthenware greyhound figures painted in orange and white, standing on green moulded grass bases with tree stump supports.
Staffordshire pottery Greyhounds, Thomas Parr, c. 1850.
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A pair of Victorian Staffordshire earthenware greyhound figures painted in orange and white, standing on green moulded grass bases with tree stump supports.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectDecorative Ornaments
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialEarthenware, Lead Glaze, Enamel Paint
  • ColourOrange, Green, White
  • MotifsMoulded tree stump support, caught hare, gilded locket collar, naturalistic base
  • SizeH 18 cm (7 in) x W 17.2 cm (7 in)

This pair of Victorian Staffordshire pottery greyhound figures originates from the Thomas Parr factory around 1850. The earthenware ornaments are finished in a vibrant orange and white lead glaze with enamel paint highlights, complemented by green naturalistic oval mound bases. Each dog stands with an open mouth and wears a gilded locket collar, posed before a caught hare. The central moulded tree stump supports feature detailed fern leaves, while a single gilt line encircles the base perimeter. Typical minor age-related wear is visible in the enamel, alongside the smooth, glossy ceramic surface finish. Measuring 18 cm high and 17.2 cm wide, these decorative ornaments suit placement on a mantelpiece or shelf within an English country house interior. The pair provides a striking decorative focal point, bringing traditional Victorian character to a living room, study or hallway display.

FAQs

Produced during the nineteenth century in the Staffordshire potteries region of England, these moulded earthenware figures were created as accessible decorative items for Victorian homes, often depicting animals, historical events, or folk figures.

They were typically crafted from press-moulded white earthenware clay, covered in a clear lead glaze, and painted with overglaze enamel colours, often featuring unpainted flat backs intended for placement against chimneypieces.

Authentic pieces generally exhibit slight surface imperfections, craquelure glaze, light signs of natural wear on the base, and unpainted or minimally detailed reverse sides, alongside period-appropriate enamel wear and internal weighting.

Displaying a pair symmetrically on a fireplace mantelpiece, dining room sideboard, or open bookshelf creates a classical focal point that bridges traditional craftsmanship with contemporary decor.

Dust gently using a soft, dry lint-free cloth or a natural soft brush; avoid immersing earthenware in water or using harsh chemical cleaners, as moisture can enter existing glaze crazing and damage overglaze enamelling.
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