P3215
English Staffordshire Pottery Flatback Figural Group Pair of Spaniel Dogs on a Barrel
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DETAILS
An antique figure group of two seated red and white Cavalier King Charles Spaniel dogs. One is perched above the other seated on a barrel. Dogs were a popular Staffordshire figure choice for the Victorian mantelpiece and would be originally modeled in opposing pairs. Spaniels were favorite pets of the English royalty, in particular by Queen Victoria.
PERIOD
Queen Victoria (1837-1901) | Late 19th century
DATE
Circa 1870
DIMENSIONS
Width 6.5 Depth 2.5 Height 8.5 inches
CONDITION
Note: cracks, crazing and chips (back).
