50,148  PAGES BROWSED TODAY PAGES TODAY • 112 ANTIQUES UPLOADED TODAYNEW ARRIVALS
GIFTSNEW
112 ITEMS ADDED TODAY
Sort Order
Items Per Page
Browse Categories
Sort order
Relevant Links
Items per page
ID #SA946644
FOR SALE
£465
Email Phone
Save
Large Pair of Victorian Seated Staffordshire Spaniel Dogs
For sale by Unique Antiques by Emma Jade
Id #SA946644
PDF SHARE
SAVE

Large Pair of Victorian Seated Staffordshire Spaniel Dogs

19th century
Description

Large pair of Victorian seated Staffordshire spaniel dogs, having matching white coats with collars and padlocks.

Physical Dimensions
Height
37cm (14.57")
Width
26cm (10.24")
Depth
13cm (5.12")
Declaration

Unique Antiques by Emma Jade has dated these Victorian Staffordshire Spaniel Dogs to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA946644
Dealers Internal Reference
787
Dealers Notes

Please feel free to contact us should you have any questions about this item.

We deliver throughout the UK, once purchased we aim to dispatch the next working day on any of our small items.

We offer free UK delivery on our items.

All clocks are serviced prior to delivery by a trusted horologist prior to delivery, this is included in our price.

We ship worldwide at a reasonable cost, using the correct packaging to ensure a safe arrival & the required documents to ensure a stress free experience, please contact us for details.

Many thanks

Unique Antiques by Emma Jade

Description
Large pair of Victorian seated Staffordshire spaniel dogs, having matching white coats with collars and padlocks.
Height
37cm (14.57")
Width
26cm (10.24")
Depth
13cm (5.12")
Date of Manufacture

Unique Antiques by Emma Jade has dated these Victorian Staffordshire Spaniel Dogs to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA946644
Dealers Internal Ref
787
Unique Antiques by Emma Jade
Unique Antiques by Emma Jade
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2021
Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Unique Antiques by Emma Jade Profile Page

PDF SHARE
SAVE
A matching pair of white ceramic Victorian Staffordshire seated spaniel figures with hand-painted black muzzles and eyes.
1 / 6
Archive I A matching pair of white ceramic Victorian Staffordshire seated spaniel figures with hand-painted black muzzles and eyes.

Large Pair of Victorian Seated Staffordshire Spaniel Dogs

Archive II A matching pair of white ceramic Victorian Staffordshire seated spaniel figures with hand-painted black muzzles and eyes. View II
Archive III A matching pair of white ceramic Victorian Staffordshire seated spaniel figures with hand-painted black muzzles and eyes. View III
Archive IV Scale Reference for A matching pair of white ceramic Victorian Staffordshire seated spaniel figures with hand-painted black muzzles and eyes.
Archive V A matching pair of white ceramic Victorian Staffordshire seated spaniel figures with hand-painted black muzzles and eyes. View V
Archive VI A matching pair of white ceramic Victorian Staffordshire seated spaniel figures with hand-painted black muzzles and eyes. View VI
Enlarged Archival View
Telephone 07789 374912
Location
Suffolk
United Kingdom
Verified Since Oct 2021
Items For Sale 960
Items Sold 1,385
Unique Antiques by Emma Jade
Unique Antiques by Emma Jade
Verified Since Oct 2021
View Dealer Info
Location: Suffolk, United Kingdom
Verified
Oct 2021
For Sale
960
Sold
1,385
A matching pair of white ceramic Victorian Staffordshire seated spaniel figures with hand-painted black muzzles and eyes.
Large pair of Victorian seated Staffordshire spaniel dogs
Ref: SA946644
A matching pair of white ceramic Victorian Staffordshire seated spaniel figures with hand-painted black muzzles and eyes.
Detail View 1
Detail View 2
Detail View 3
Detail View 4
Scale Reference
Archival Detail
Every single antique dealer on our platform is individually approved by our internal team. We verify their professional trade history, ethical standards, and photographic quality to ensure a secure, high-standard buying environment. Upon joining, every dealer agrees to a strict 9-point code of conduct. While issues can occasionally arise, our dealers typically resolve them swiftly and directly with the buyer. In fact, since our founding in 2002, Sellingantiques has only had to step in to help resolve an issue on roughly five occasions—a true testament to the quality of our dealers and their dedication to your happiness.
Our dealers are highly experienced in packing and shipping fragile, high-value antiques. Because you are in direct contact with the dealer, you will be able to easily go through all available shipping and insurance options together to ensure your item arrives safely.
Antiques are the ultimate green purchase. By choosing historical pieces over newly manufactured goods, you completely eliminate the carbon footprint of modern mass production while preserving exceptional, timeless craftsmanship.
Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDecorative Figures
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialEarthenware, Glaze
  • ColourWhite, Black
  • MotifsSeated spaniels, Relief-moulded fur, Hand-painted details
  • SizeH 37 cm (15 in) x W 26 cm (10 in) x D 13 cm (5 in)

A large pair of Victorian seated Staffordshire spaniel dogs, dating to 1880, brings classic English Country House style to a mantelpiece. These decorative figures take the form of matching white earthenware ceramic dogs with high-gloss glaze finishes. Hand-painted black details define the prominent eyes and muzzles, while relief-moulded fur texture covers the bodies alongside painted collars and padlocks. The pair displays visible craquelure and minor dark speckling within the white glaze from the original firing process, along with light rub marks on the raised edges. Each figure measures 37 cm high, 26 cm wide, and 13 cm deep. Placed symmetrically upon a mantelpiece or shelf, these ceramic spaniels serve as traditional decorative ornaments that complement period interior settings in any home today.

Staffordshire dog figures are earthenware pottery ornaments produced in Staffordshire, England, predominantly during the Victorian era. Typically produced in matching pairs, these seated spaniels were popular decorative accents designed for display on fireplace mantels.

These figures were cast using press-moulds filled with white earthenware clay. After an initial firing, the pieces were coated in a lead glaze and detailed by hand with coloured enamels and lustre finishes.

Authentic nineteenth-century examples typically feature a small air-release hole at the base or back, soft mould seams, and hand-painted glaze variations. Original pieces often display age-related crazing in the clear glaze and natural wear to gilded collars or painted features.

Place the pair symmetrically on a fireplace mantelpiece, console table, or deep windowsill to frame artwork or a central mirror. They can also function as decorative bookends on open shelving units.

Dust the glazed surfaces regularly using a dry microfibre cloth or a soft-bristled brush for recessed areas. Avoid immersing the earthenware in water or using abrasive chemical cleaners, as moisture can enter internal cavities through the release hole.
items
Add keywords to the filter
Price
£100
£250000
Era
Period
Style
Material
Origin
Stock Location
Recently Added
Online Payments
Categories