Vintage Staffordshire Spaniel Dog Figurines Pair Hand Painted Ceramic - A Pair

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Vintage Staffordshire Spaniel Dog Figurines Pair Hand Painted Ceramic - a Pair

This charming pair of vintage Staffordshire-style spaniel dogs … Read more Vintage Staffordshire Spaniel Dog Figurines Pair Hand Painted Ceramic - a Pair

This charming pair of vintage Staffordshire-style spaniel dogs captures the timeless appeal of traditional English mantel decor. Hand painted with expressive faces, flowing auburn fur detailing, and softly modeled bodies, these ceramic figures were clearly crafted for decorative impact rather than mass production. Their mirrored pose and gentle symmetry make them ideal for styling on a mantel, console, bookcase, or entry vignette.

Staffordshire dog figures have long been associated with British decorative arts, originally symbolizing loyalty, protection, and prosperity. This set reflects later 20th-century interpretations of the classic form, with softer modeling, warm coloration, and a high-gloss glaze that feels decorative and collected rather than overly formal. Each figure has substantial weight and presence, making them equally suitable as statement decor or bookends.

Estimated Year: mid to late 20th century, based on the high-gloss glaze, hand-painted detailing, molded ceramic construction, and drainage hole at the base, all consistent with decorative Staffordshire revival pieces produced from the 1960s–1980s.

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9.5"w x 5.0"d x 12.5"h (each) See less