{"product_id":"dogs-14in","title":"Pair Antique Victorian Staffordshire Spaniel Dogs | Large 14” Mantel Dogs | England c.1870–1890","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA fabulous pair of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003elarge antique Victorian Staffordshire spaniel dogs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, dating to the latter half of the 19th century.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStanding an impressive \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e14 inches tall\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this matched pair features the classic seated spaniel form that became an icon of Victorian English interiors. Each dog is modeled with deeply defined flowing fur, warm russet-and-cream coloration, expressive hand-painted eyes, black muzzle, and traditional \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003egilt collar and pendant decoration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe curled tails, broad flatback form, molded detailing, and vented open bases are all characteristic of traditional Staffordshire pottery construction. Comparable large Staffordshire spaniels from the period are documented at approximately 14–15 inches high and are typically dated to the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003emid- to late Victorian era\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigned originally as mantel ornaments, Staffordshire spaniels were displayed in pairs and became enduring symbols of the Victorian home. Their generous scale makes this pair especially striking today, whether placed on a mantel, console, library shelf, or flanking a collection of blue-and-white porcelain.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin: Staffordshire, England\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeriod: Victorian\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDate: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCirca 1870–1890\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eForm: Pair of seated spaniel mantel dogs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial: Glazed earthenware\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDecoration: Russet, cream, black and gilt\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eEach measures approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e14” H x 12” W x 4” D\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOpen underside with firing\/vent hole\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnmarked, as is common with period Staffordshire figures\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAntique condition with expected age-related glaze, gilt and surface wear\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA wonderfully decorative and substantial pair of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e19th-century Staffordshire mantel dogs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with excellent scale and classic English country-house appeal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lillian Grey","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45943192944847,"sku":null,"price":695.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/8038\/8303\/files\/58068739-D38A-40E4-B17D-5D1EEE28C7CF.jpg?v=1788293721","url":"https:\/\/www.shoplilliangrey.com\/ar\/products\/dogs-14in","provider":"Lillian Grey","version":"1.0","type":"link"}