British European and Staffordshire Pottery

Pieces of History

Price: £170

A Pair of Staffordshire Pottery Sitting Spaniel Dogs. The spaniels are decorated with underglaze black sponged patches and yellow chain & collar. The muzzle & eyes are painted with a black & yellow underglaze colour. The dogs are press moulded and are typical of the wares being produced during the late Victorian & Edwardian period across the Staffordshire region; date of production is circa 1880-1920 (ref.1). This mould was produced in at least three different sizes.

 

· Dimensions: 24cm (9”) tall, 20cm (8”) wide and 8cm (3”) deep.

· Weight: 1050g & 950g. Total packaged weight is ~ 3-4 kg. Overall Condition: Excellent.

· Repair/Restoration/Conservation: None.

· Chips/Dents: None.

· Cracks: None.

· Other notes: Very clean example with unstained crazing.

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Ref. 1. Victorian Staffordshire Figures Book 4 – A&N Harding – Schiffer Publishing 1998. Similar mould spaniels shown on page 133 fig 44835/4484 in gold & white. Book value guide for pair F, £150 – 300 ($300 - $600).

 

 

 

Item number: 000003

Pair of Staffordshire Spongeware 9 inch Spaniel Dogs c1880.

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