{"product_id":"rarre-antique-staffordshire-dog-pair-13-mantle-pocelain-victorian-decor","title":"Rarre Antique Staffordshire Dog Pair 13” Mantle pocelain Victorian decor","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 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Staffordshire\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Staffordshire\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Figurine\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTheme:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dogs\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Victorian\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Porcelain\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e United Kingdom\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 datastart=\"220\" dataend=\"401\"\u003eThis item is a \u003cstrong datastart=\"235\" dataend=\"282\"\u003epair of antique Staffordshire dog figurines\u003c\/strong\u003e, each measuring approximately \u003cstrong datastart=\"313\" dataend=\"331\"\u003e13 inches tall\u003c\/strong\u003e, featuring charming handpainted details with tree trunk spill vases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp datastart=\"403\" dataend=\"699\"\u003eThese Staffordshire dogs, a staple of \u003cstrong datastart=\"441\" dataend=\"474\"\u003eVictorianera mantle displays\u003c\/strong\u003e, are crafted in ceramic with painted foliage bases and expressive facial features. They are presented here as a \u003cstrong datastart=\"587\" dataend=\"604\"\u003ematching pair\u003c\/strong\u003e, ideal for collectors of 19thcentury English pottery or as an eyecatching decorative accent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp datastart=\"701\" dataend=\"724\"\u003e \u003cstrong datastart=\"704\" dataend=\"724\"\u003eProduct Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul datastart=\"726\" dataend=\"1138\"\u003e\n\u003cli datastart=\"726\" dataend=\"789\"\u003e\n\u003cp datastart=\"728\" dataend=\"789\"\u003e\u003cstrong datastart=\"728\" dataend=\"738\"\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Staffordshire (Unmarked, typical of period pieces)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli datastart=\"790\" dataend=\"839\"\u003e\n\u003cp datastart=\"792\" dataend=\"839\"\u003e\u003cstrong datastart=\"792\" dataend=\"801\"\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mantle Dogs \/ Figurines \/ Spill Vases\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli datastart=\"840\" dataend=\"901\"\u003e\n\u003cp datastart=\"842\" dataend=\"901\"\u003e\u003cstrong datastart=\"842\" dataend=\"853\"\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 13 inches (see photo with tape measure)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli datastart=\"902\" dataend=\"964\"\u003e\n\u003cp datastart=\"904\" dataend=\"964\"\u003e\u003cstrong datastart=\"904\" dataend=\"915\"\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Combined approx. 3163 grams (see photo of scale)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli datastart=\"965\" dataend=\"998\"\u003e\n\u003cp datastart=\"967\" dataend=\"998\"\u003e\u003cstrong datastart=\"967\" dataend=\"980\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ceramic \/ Pottery\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli datastart=\"999\" dataend=\"1046\"\u003e\n\u003cp datastart=\"1001\" dataend=\"1046\"\u003e\u003cstrong datastart=\"1001\" dataend=\"1009\"\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Victorian (Mid to late 19th century)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli datastart=\"1047\" dataend=\"1138\"\u003e\n\u003cp datastart=\"1049\" dataend=\"1138\"\u003e\u003cstrong datastart=\"1049\" dataend=\"1059\"\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Predominantly white with handpainted green, yellow, brown, and orange accents\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp datastart=\"1140\" dataend=\"1165\"\u003e \u003cstrong datastart=\"1143\" dataend=\"1165\"\u003eDesign Highlights:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul datastart=\"1167\" dataend=\"1452\"\u003e\n\u003cli datastart=\"1167\" dataend=\"1249\"\u003e\n\u003cp datastart=\"1169\" dataend=\"1249\"\u003eTraditional \u003cstrong datastart=\"1181\" dataend=\"1211\"\u003eStaffordshire Spaniel dogs\u003c\/strong\u003e, seated with expressive painted faces\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli datastart=\"1250\" dataend=\"1335\"\u003e\n\u003cp datastart=\"1252\" dataend=\"1335\"\u003eFeaturing tree stump spill vases (decorative, also used for holding spills\/matches)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli datastart=\"1336\" dataend=\"1390\"\u003e\n\u003cp datastart=\"1338\" dataend=\"1390\"\u003eHandapplied detailing on the fur, foliage, and base\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli datastart=\"1391\" dataend=\"1452\"\u003e\n\u003cp datastart=\"1393\" dataend=\"1452\"\u003eRich orange inner glaze on the vases adds striking contrast\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp datastart=\"1454\" dataend=\"1511\"\u003e \u003cstrong datastart=\"1457\" dataend=\"1471\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr datastart=\"1471\" dataend=\"1474\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong datastart=\"1474\" dataend=\"1511\"\u003eUsed, acceptable condition, worn.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul datastart=\"1513\" dataend=\"1891\"\u003e\n\u003cli datastart=\"1513\" dataend=\"1615\"\u003e\n\u003cp datastart=\"1515\" dataend=\"1615\"\u003eBoth vases show significant \u003cstrong datastart=\"1543\" dataend=\"1563\"\u003erim damage\/chips\u003c\/strong\u003e and wear to the orange glaze (see closeup photos).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli datastart=\"1616\" dataend=\"1688\"\u003e\n\u003cp datastart=\"1618\" dataend=\"1688\"\u003eOverall \u003cstrong datastart=\"1626\" dataend=\"1637\"\u003ecrazing\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong datastart=\"1642\" dataend=\"1654\"\u003estaining\u003c\/strong\u003e to the glaze consistent with age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli datastart=\"1689\" dataend=\"1770\"\u003e\n\u003cp datastart=\"1691\" dataend=\"1770\"\u003eSome \u003cstrong datastart=\"1696\" dataend=\"1710\"\u003epaint loss\u003c\/strong\u003e and small \u003cstrong datastart=\"1721\" dataend=\"1746\"\u003esurface imperfections\u003c\/strong\u003e throughout both pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli datastart=\"1771\" dataend=\"1829\"\u003e\n\u003cp datastart=\"1773\" dataend=\"1829\"\u003eBottom edges show typical \u003cstrong datastart=\"1799\" dataend=\"1828\"\u003ewear from display and age\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli datastart=\"1830\" dataend=\"1891\"\u003e\n\u003cp datastart=\"1832\" dataend=\"1891\"\u003ePlease review all photos carefully to assess the condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp datastart=\"1893\" dataend=\"1937\"\u003e \u003cstrong datastart=\"1896\" dataend=\"1914\"\u003eBox Condition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr datastart=\"1914\" dataend=\"1917\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong datastart=\"1917\" dataend=\"1937\"\u003eNo box included.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp datastart=\"1939\" dataend=\"2466\"\u003e \u003cstrong datastart=\"1942\" dataend=\"1976\"\u003eHistory of Staffordshire Dogs:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr datastart=\"1976\" dataend=\"1979\"\u003e\nStaffordshire dog figurines became an iconic symbol of the Victorian home from the early 19th century onward. 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