Rare Large 19C English Staffordshire Whippet Fox Hunt Hound Figural Mantle Dog Pair • Classic Form • Marvelous Period Examples • Length 6.5”

This regal pair of 19C English Staffordshire figural royal hunt whippet greyhound mantle dogs in traditional rarely found style are hand painted with delicate facial features, warm russet coats and cobalt ink well bases on which they are seated in formal pose. Highly desirable and scarce, this elegant pair with softly aged patina will make a stately presence, bringing a touch of the English countryside to any setting in which it is placed. The matched set of left and right facing figures will provide balance and symmetry when paired on a mantlepiece, shelf or table and the formal pose of this rare 19th century pair will make a marvelous focal point whether featured on its own or as a stunning addition to a collection or arrangement. Marvelous surviving examples from the 1800s. Minimal expected age related wear. No longer made. A lasting treasure to own and enjoy for generations.

Length 6.5”