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Pair of Copper Lustre Staffordshire Dogs C1860
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Pair of Copper Lustre Staffordshire Dogs C1860

19th century
Description

This striking PAIR OF VICTORIAN COPPER LUSTRE STAFFORDSHIRE DOGS, modelled with one separate front leg, date from circa 1860.

The DOGS are full of character, stand well and are in good condition with no restoration.

Height: 9.5 inches (34 cm)

Delivery within the UK is included. We are happy to quote for Overseas Shipping on request.

Physical Dimensions
Height
34cm (13.39")
Width
16.5cm (6.50")
Depth
13cm (5.12")
Declaration

Shaun King Antiques has dated these Copper Lustre Staffordshire Dogs to the 1860s.

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SA744810
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Description
This striking PAIR OF VICTORIAN COPPER LUSTRE STAFFORDSHIRE DOGS, modelled with one separate front leg, date from circa 1860.

The DOGS are full of character, stand well and are in good condition with no restoration.

Height: 9.5 inches (34 cm)

Delivery within the UK is included. We are happy to quote for Overseas Shipping on request.

Height
34cm (13.39")
Width
16.5cm (6.50")
Depth
13cm (5.12")
Date of Manufacture

Shaun King Antiques has dated these Copper Lustre Staffordshire Dogs to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
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SA744810
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 Victorian ceramic Staffordshire spaniel figurines featuring white glazed bodies with painted faces and copper lustre spots, ears, and moulded chains.
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Archive I A pair of Victorian ceramic Staffordshire spaniel figurines featuring white glazed bodies with painted faces and copper lustre spots, ears, and moulded chains.

Pair of Copper Lustre Staffordshire Dogs C1860

Archive II A pair of Victorian ceramic Staffordshire spaniel figurines featuring white glazed bodies with painted faces and copper lustre spots, ears, and moulded chains. View II
Archive III A pair of Victorian ceramic Staffordshire spaniel figurines featuring white glazed bodies with painted faces and copper lustre spots, ears, and moulded chains. View III
Archive IV A pair of Victorian ceramic Staffordshire spaniel figurines featuring white glazed bodies with painted faces and copper lustre spots, ears, and moulded chains. View IV
Archive V A pair of Victorian ceramic Staffordshire spaniel figurines featuring white glazed bodies with painted faces and copper lustre spots, ears, and moulded chains. View V
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A pair of Victorian ceramic Staffordshire spaniel figurines featuring white glazed bodies with painted faces and copper lustre spots, ears, and moulded chains.
PAIR OF COPPER LUSTRE STAFFORDSHIRE DOGS c1860
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A pair of Victorian ceramic Staffordshire spaniel figurines featuring white glazed bodies with painted faces and copper lustre spots, ears, and moulded chains.
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  • ObjectDecorative Figurines
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialEarthenware, Glazed Ceramic, Copper Lustre
  • ColourWhite and Copper
  • MotifsCopper lustre spots, Moulded collar and chain, Seated spaniel form, Painted facial features
  • SizeH 34 cm (13 in) x W 16.5 cm (6 in) x D 13 cm (5 in)

This pair of Victorian Staffordshire spaniel figurines dates from circa 1860 and represents a classic English Country House style. Modelled in earthenware with a glazed ceramic finish, the pieces display white bodies decorated with painted facial features alongside copper lustre spots, ears, and tails. Each dog wears a moulded collar and chain complete with a padlock, all rendered in the characteristic metallic glaze. The ceramics are modelled with one separate front leg and stand securely on a flat base. Each figure measures 34 cm high, 16.5 cm wide, and 13 cm deep. In a modern home, these decorative figurines sit well upon a mantelpiece, bringing traditional English character to a living room, study, or hallway interior. They function as a matching pair of display ornaments, suitable for placement on shelves, sideboards, or traditional fireplace surrounds. The earthenware bodies show a bright white gloss finish contrasted by the rich copper tones of the moulded details and spotted patterns.

FAQs

Staffordshire dogs are decorative ceramic spaniel figures produced in Staffordshire, England, during the 19th century, traditionally displayed in pairs on hearths and mantelpieces.

They were typically press-moulded from earthenware pottery, decorated with hand-painted lead glazes, enamel detailing, and metallic copper or gold lustre accents.

Authentic 19th-century examples usually feature small mould-release holes in the ceramic base, gentle age wear to the lustre glaze, soft moulding definition, and lack modern manufacturer stamps.

Position the pair symmetrically on a fireplace mantelpiece, arrange them alongside books on a display shelf, or place them on a console table to introduce historical texture.

Clean gently using a dry or slightly damp microfibre cloth without harsh chemical detergents or abrasive pads, which can strip metallic lustre glazes.
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