Antique Staffordshire Porcelain King Charles Spaniel Figurine Pair

Condition: Used

Condition Notes: These are genuine antique items and their condition reflects their age. Please review all photographs carefully.Crazing: There is extensive and widespread crazing to the glaze on both figures, which is a common and expected characteristic of Staffordshire pottery from this period. One of the dogs seems a crack running down the side of its body, as highlighted in the photos but looks good.Chipping & Paint Loss: There are a few small chips and areas of paint loss, particularly on the base and on the black-painted paws.

Country of Origin: United Kingdom

Origin: Staffordshire

Antique: Yes

Material: Porcelain

Subject: Dog

Colour: White

Vintage: Yes

Brand: Staffordshire

Type: Figurine

Era: Victorian (1837-1900)

Original/Licensed Reproduction: Original

Theme: Dogs

Style: Victorian

Features: Decorative

Production Style: Art Pottery

Time Period Manufactured: 1850-1899

Production Technique: Pottery

Finish: Glossy

Handmade: Yes

This is a charming and authentic pair of antique Staffordshire porcelain figurines, known as "mantel dogs." Depicting King Charles Spaniels, these pieces are a classic example of English folk art from the Victorian era and would be a wonderful addition to any collection.

Item Details:

• Description: A matching pair of Staffordshire porcelain spaniel dog figurines. They feature a white glossy glaze with handpainted details on their faces, eyes, and paws. Each dog is adorned with a detailed collar and locket, and subtle gold accents are dotted across their bodies. The figures are designed to face each other, a traditional configuration for mantelpiece display.

• Measurements: Each statue stands approximately 13 inches tall. one dog has a weight of 1.875 kg (approximately 4.1 lbs).

Condition Details:

These are genuine antique items and their condition reflects their age. Please review all photographs carefully.

• Crazing: There is extensive and widespread crazing to the glaze on both figures, which is a common and expected characteristic of Staffordshire pottery from this period. One of the dogs seems a crack running down the side of its body, as highlighted in the photos but looks good.

• Chipping & Paint Loss: There are a few small chips and areas of paint loss, particularly on the base and on the blackpainted paws.

Historical Background:

Staffordshire figurines were a popular form of home decor in England during the Victorian era (18371901), beloved by the middle class. These porcelain dogs, often referred to as "mantel dogs" or "chimney dogs," were traditionally placed on either end of a fireplace mantelpiece. The breed most commonly depicted was the King Charles Spaniel, a favorite of royalty and a symbol of status. Their distinctive design and folkart aesthetic have made them highly collectible items, each telling a story of the era in which it was made.