Rarre Antique Staffordshire Dog Pair 13” Mantle pocelain Victorian decor

Condition: Used

Condition Notes: Used, acceptable condition, worn.Both vases show significant rim damage/chips and wear to the orange glaze (see close-up photos).Overall crazing and staining to the glaze consistent with age.Some paint loss and small surface imperfections throughout both pieces.Bottom edges show typical wear from display and age.Please review all photos carefully to assess the condition.

Brand: Staffordshire

Origin: Staffordshire

Type: Figurine

Theme: Dogs

Style: Victorian

Material: Porcelain

Country of Origin: United Kingdom

Subject: Dog

Colour: White

This item is a pair of antique Staffordshire dog figurines, each measuring approximately 13 inches tall, featuring charming handpainted details with tree trunk spill vases.

These Staffordshire dogs, a staple of Victorianera mantle displays, are crafted in ceramic with painted foliage bases and expressive facial features. They are presented here as a matching pair, ideal for collectors of 19thcentury English pottery or as an eyecatching decorative accent.

Product Details:

• Brand: Staffordshire (Unmarked, typical of period pieces)

• Type: Mantle Dogs / Figurines / Spill Vases

• Height: Approx. 13 inches (see photo with tape measure)

• Weight: Combined approx. 3163 grams (see photo of scale)

• Material: Ceramic / Pottery

• Era: Victorian (Mid to late 19th century)

• Color: Predominantly white with handpainted green, yellow, brown, and orange accents

Design Highlights:

• Traditional Staffordshire Spaniel dogs, seated with expressive painted faces

• Featuring tree stump spill vases (decorative, also used for holding spills/matches)

• Handapplied detailing on the fur, foliage, and base

• Rich orange inner glaze on the vases adds striking contrast

Condition:
Used, acceptable condition, worn.

• Both vases show significant rim damage/chips and wear to the orange glaze (see closeup photos).

• Overall crazing and staining to the glaze consistent with age.

• Some paint loss and small surface imperfections throughout both pieces.

• Bottom edges show typical wear from display and age.

• Please review all photos carefully to assess the condition.

Box Condition:
No box included.

History of Staffordshire Dogs:
Staffordshire dog figurines became an iconic symbol of the Victorian home from the early 19th century onward. Originally made in England’s Staffordshire potteries, these figures adorned fireplace mantels as symbols of loyalty, protection, and domestic comfort. Most commonly modeled as spaniels, the figures were often unmarked, painted by hand, and were prized across the UK and beyond. Their enduring charm has made them a highly collectible category within antique ceramics today.