{"product_id":"antique-staffordshire-porcelain-king-charles-spaniel-figurine-pair-victorian-dec-1","title":"Antique Staffordshire Porcelain King Charles Spaniel Figurine Pair Victorian dec","description":"\u003cp style=\"\\'word-wrap:\" break-word\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e  Used\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"\\'word-wrap:\" break-word\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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 \u0026amp; Paint Loss: There are a few small chips and areas of paint loss, particularly on the base and on the black-painted paws.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Staffordshire\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAntique:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSigned:\u003c\/strong\u003e No\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Porcelain\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dog\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e White\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Staffordshire\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Figurine\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Victorian (1837-1900)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal\/Licensed Reproduction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eItem Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13 in\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePackaging:\u003c\/strong\u003e Box\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTheme:\u003c\/strong\u003e Animals,Dogs\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal\/Reproduction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Antique Original\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Victorian\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e Decorative\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTime Period Manufactured:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1850-1899\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction Style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Art Pottery\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBackstamp:\u003c\/strong\u003e Painted\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction Technique:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pottery\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Glossy\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e United Kingdom\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandmade:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eItem Details:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDescription:\u003c\/b\u003e A matching pair of Staffordshire porcelain spaniel dog figurines. They feature a white glossy glaze with hand-painted 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/b\u003e Each statue stands approximately 13 inches tall. one dog has a weight of 1.875 kg (approximately 4.1 lbs).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Details:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese are genuine antique items and their condition reflects their age. Please review all photographs carefully.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCrazing:\u003c\/b\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChipping \u0026amp; Paint Loss:\u003c\/b\u003e There are a few small chips and areas of paint loss, particularly on the base and on the black-painted paws.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHistorical Background:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStaffordshire figurines were a popular form of home decor in England during the Victorian era (1837-1901), 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 folk-art aesthetic have made them highly collectible items, each telling a story of the era in which it was made.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Staffordshire","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52965600919899,"sku":null,"price":194.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0936\/4986\/3003\/files\/57_b83eb279-d960-4604-9fe8-f61adaa9ebd7.png?v=1778591109","url":"https:\/\/gifteduk.com\/products\/antique-staffordshire-porcelain-king-charles-spaniel-figurine-pair-victorian-dec-1","provider":"Gifted UK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}