This is a superb pair of Staffordshire seated black & white king charles spaniel dogs with the their wonderful overall portrayals of which:

During our research we have been informed they certainly date from the mid 19th century.

Date about c1850s.

Staffordshire, England origin.

Staffordshire king charles spaniel dogs similar feature in the A-Z of Staffordshire Dogs, A Potted History by Clive Mason Pope.

Confirms the date of c1850s.

A wonderful portrayal of the pair of seated black & white king charles spaniel dogs with their wonderful overall portrayals.

A left and a right.

Black & white colouring with the:

coloured faces with the wonderful overall detailing.

Each has a gilt collar and locket.

pottery.

Each has an overall height of about 7.75inches.

Max base size of about 5.25 x 2.75inches.

Condition: Considering the age: the overall condition to both is:

excellent and both are not subject to:

any major blemishes except:

one has a chip to the rear at the base of the foot with the same having grazing to the front foot.

due to age: both are subject to areas of rubbing with:

overall fine crazing with areas of jheavier crazing with one having having a heavier crazing line underneath.

All as per pictures.

Besides being a very collectable, pair of mid 19th century Staffordshire seated black & white king charles spaniel dogs, wonderful overall portrayals & facial detailing, c1850s, both would also look fabulous displayed.

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