P3211
Scarce English Staffordshire Pottery Figural Girl and Spaniel Dog Quill Pen Holder
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DETAILS
A small, charming antique Staffordshire figure group of a young girl seated on a red and white King Charles Cavalier Spaniel dog. It is a scarce Staffordshire form modelled with a hole to hold a quill pen.
Staffordshire figures were made from around 1740 to 1900 by various pottery factories in England and Scotland. Most have no maker’s marks. Victorian flatback examples were undecorated on one side because they were designed to sit on a shelf or fireplace mantel and only viewed from the front or sides. Popular subjects included romantic figures, buildings, farm animals, and domestic pets, in particular Queen Victoria’s favored pet, the King Charles Spaniel.
Staffordshire figures were made from around 1740 to 1900 by various pottery factories in England and Scotland. Most have no maker’s marks. Victorian flatback examples were undecorated on one side because they were designed to sit on a shelf or fireplace mantel and only viewed from the front or sides. Popular subjects included romantic figures, buildings, farm animals, and domestic pets, in particular Queen Victoria’s favored pet, the King Charles Spaniel.
MARKS
No maker's marks. Three dots (base).
PERIOD
Queen Victoria (1837-1901) | Late 19th century
DATE
Circa 1870
DIMENSIONS
Width 4 Depth 2.5 Height 5.75 inches
CONDITION
Note: crazing.
