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Pair of Antique Victorian Staffordshire Dogs
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Pair of Antique Victorian Staffordshire Dogs

19th century
Description

Pair of antique Victorian Staffordshire dogs having matching

brown and white coats, collars & padlocks.

Both of these charming seated Spaniels are in lovely original condition.

H. 19.5cm

W 15cm

D 7cm

Date 1870

£445

Date of Manufacture

London City Antiques has dated this Antique Staffordshire Spaniel Pair to the 1870s.

Independent Date Guide ID 06891669
Dealer's Item Date1870s
Sellingantiques Date1870s
Sellingantiques agingItem 125-180 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1870s:
Flat bases with small firing holes: typical of 19th-century Staffordshire manufacture.
Visible side seams: press-moulded construction.
Natural glaze crazing throughout.
Wear and dirt on the base rims: many years of standing on surfaces.
Hand-painted overglaze enamels: standard decoration for these figures.

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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SA841667
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1106
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Description
Pair of antique Victorian Staffordshire dogs having matching

brown and white coats, collars & padlocks.

Both of these charming seated Spaniels are in lovely original condition.

H. 19.5cm

W 15cm

D 7cm

Date 1870

£445

Date of Manufacture

London City Antiques has dated this Antique Staffordshire Spaniel Pair to the 1870s.

Independent Date Report ID 06891669
Dealer's Item Date1870s
Sellingantiques dating1870s
Sellingantiques agingItem 125-180 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1870s:
Flat bases with small firing holes: typical of 19th-century Staffordshire manufacture.
Visible side seams: press-moulded construction.
Natural glaze crazing throughout.
Wear and dirt on the base rims: many years of standing on surfaces.
Hand-painted overglaze enamels: standard decoration for these figures.

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.

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SA841667
Dealers Internal Ref
1106
London City Antiques
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At london city antiques we specialise in fine english antiques

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A pair of seated antique Victorian earthenware Staffordshire spaniel dogs decorated in russet brown and cream glaze with hand-painted facial features.
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  • ObjectDecorative Figurines
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialEarthenware, Glaze, Ceramic
  • ColourRusset and Cream
  • MotifsMoulded fur texture, Hand-painted eyes, Russet patches, Seated posture

Pair of antique Victorian earthenware Staffordshire spaniel decorative figurines dating from 1870, modelled in a seated posture with moulded fur texture. The ceramic figures display a glossy cream and russet brown glaze featuring hand-painted facial features, collars, padlocks, and distinctive russet patches across their coats. Both dogs exhibit a hand-painted black snout and whiskers, wide amber-tinted eyes, and neatly curled ears framing each face. Each figurine measures 19.5 cm in height, 15 cm in width, and 7 cm in depth, and both pieces remain in original condition. Positioned on a mantelpiece, these English country house ornaments bring traditional character to living spaces and studies. The pair suits display on console tables, bookshelves, or sideboards within traditional interiors.

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Staffordshire dogs originated in 19th-century England, predominantly manufactured in the potteries of Staffordshire during the Victorian era. They were crafted as accessible decorative hearth and chimney ornaments for middle-class homes, usually designed in mirror-image pairs facing towards one another.

These figurines were typically constructed from lead-glazed earthenware pottery. They were cast in two-part press moulds, fired, and subsequently finished with hand-painted glazes, transfer prints, or lustre washes to depict fur patterns and collar accoutrements.

Authentic Victorian examples often feature a small air release hole in the base or back, lighter weight relative to dense modern reproductions, and soft wear along the unglazed base edge. Hand-painted facial features and natural crazing within the glaze also indicate genuine period manufacturing.

Position a pair symmetrically on a fireplace mantelpiece, floating wall shelf, or sideboard top to create balance. They can also be integrated into book-filled shelving units or placed alongside contemporary ceramic vessels to contrast traditional craft with modern styling.

Dust the ceramics regularly using a dry microfibre cloth or a soft-bristled brush. Avoid immersing earthenware in water or applying harsh liquid cleansers, as moisture can penetrate glaze crazing and compromise fragile hand-painted enamel details.
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