This is a superb pair of Staffordshire seated russet red & white spaniel dogs with both having the 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 spaniels, 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 seated spaniel dogs with their wonderful overall portrayal.
russet red & white colouring with the:
coloured faces with the wonderful detailing.
Black noses.
Each has a gilt collar, locket and chain.
pottery.
Each have an overall height of about 10.5inches.
Max base size of about 7.75 x 5.5inches.
Condition: Considering the age: the overall condition to both is:
excellent and both are not subject to any major blemishes except:
one has a hairline following the moulding line down the rear side.
same has a firing crack under the base edge which is from time of manufacture.
other has similar hairline to the moulding line of the rear side and for a small distance on the front side with a fine hairline coming from.
it has a surplus of paste or similar to its nose.
due to age: areas of overall loss of colour with rubbing with areas of fine crazing.
All as per pictures.
Besides being a very collectable, pair of, very heavy, mid 19th century Staffordshire seated russet red & white spaniel dogs, wonderful overall portrayals & facial detailing, c1850s, both would also look fabulous displayed.
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