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Pair of Antique Staffordshire Dogs C1860
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Pair of Antique Staffordshire Dogs C1860

19th century
Description

This charming PAIR OF ANTIQUE STAFFORDSHIRE DOGS, with shredded clay decoration forming their clipped coats and tails, date from circa 1860.

The DOGS are modelled with separate front legs.

The condition is good with just minor nicks. There are no cracks or restoration.

Height: 5.5 inches (14 cm)

Delivery within the UK is included.

Physical Dimensions
Height
14cm (5.51")
Width
10cm (3.94")
Depth
7cm (2.76")
Declaration

Shaun King Antiques has dated these Staffordshire Ceramic Poodle Figurines to the Victorian era.

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SA637323
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Description
This charming PAIR OF ANTIQUE STAFFORDSHIRE DOGS, with shredded clay decoration forming their clipped coats and tails, date from circa 1860.

The DOGS are modelled with separate front legs.

The condition is good with just minor nicks. There are no cracks or restoration.

Height: 5.5 inches (14 cm)

Delivery within the UK is included.

Height
14cm (5.51")
Width
10cm (3.94")
Depth
7cm (2.76")
Date of Manufacture

Shaun King Antiques has dated these Staffordshire Ceramic Poodle Figurines to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA637323
Shaun King Antiques
Shaun King Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2013

Third generation antiques dealer selling a wide range of large and small antiques pre 1920.

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A pair of white ceramic Staffordshire poodles sitting upright with textured applied clay coats, hand-painted gold collars, and dark facial features.
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Archive I A pair of white ceramic Staffordshire poodles sitting upright with textured applied clay coats, hand-painted gold collars, and dark facial features.

Pair of Antique Staffordshire Dogs C1860

Archive II A pair of white ceramic Staffordshire poodles sitting upright with textured applied clay coats, hand-painted gold collars, and dark facial features. View II
Archive III A pair of white ceramic Staffordshire poodles sitting upright with textured applied clay coats, hand-painted gold collars, and dark facial features. View III
Archive IV A pair of white ceramic Staffordshire poodles sitting upright with textured applied clay coats, hand-painted gold collars, and dark facial features. View IV
Archive V A pair of white ceramic Staffordshire poodles sitting upright with textured applied clay coats, hand-painted gold collars, and dark facial features. View V
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Shaun King Antiques

Shaun King Antiques
Telephone 01953 453 285 or 07702 043910
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Norfolk
United Kingdom
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A pair of white ceramic Staffordshire poodles sitting upright with textured applied clay coats, hand-painted gold collars, and dark facial features.
PAIR OF ANTIQUE STAFFORDSHIRE DOGS c1860
Ref: SA637323
A pair of white ceramic Staffordshire poodles sitting upright with textured applied clay coats, hand-painted gold collars, and dark facial features.
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  • ObjectDecorative Figurines
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialEarthenware, Glaze, Gold Leaf
  • ColourWhite, Gold, Black
  • MotifsApplied textured clay coat, Seated poodle posture, Hand-painted collar with locket, Gilded accents
  • SizeH 14 cm (6 in) x W 10 cm (4 in) x D 7 cm (3 in)

This pair of antique Staffordshire dogs dates from the Victorian period around 1860. The decorative figurines are made from earthenware finished in a white glaze with hand-painted black facial features and gold leaf accents on the collars and lockets. Each seated poodle features an applied textured clay coat mimicking clipped fur, separate front legs, and a curled tail adorned with shredded clay. The figures display minor nicks and are free of cracks or restoration. Standing 14 cm high, 10 cm wide, and 7 cm deep, these small ceramic sculptures suit display on a mantelpiece within an English Country House interior style. They sit upright on a flat surface, bringing period character to a living space.

FAQs

Staffordshire dog figurines are earthenware pottery ornaments produced in Staffordshire, England, predominantly during the 19th century. Originally manufactured in pairs, they were designed to sit on fireplace mantels as decorative accents in Victorian homes.

These figurines were press-molded from earthenware clay in separate sections and joined before firing. They feature lead glazes, hand-painted enamelled facial details, metallic lustres or gilding, and applied shredded clay techniques to simulate textured fur.

Authentic 19th-century pieces often feature a small release hole on the base or back, hand-painted details rather than modern printed transfer decals, age-related craze lines in the glaze, and slight asymmetry due to manual production methods.

Place them symmetrically on a fireplace mantelpiece, console table, or bookshelf to add historical texture and structure. They also function well as tactile focal points when incorporated into an eclectic or maximalist tablet-top display.

Dust the ceramics regularly with a soft, dry microfibre cloth or a soft bristle brush to reach fine crevices in textured surfaces. Avoid immersing the ceramic in water or using harsh cleaning solvents, as moisture can enter fine glaze crazing and damage fragile enamel work.
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