Staffordshire Flower Basket Spaniel Dogs, Pair, Black and White England 19th Century

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A charming and unusual pair of antique English Staffordshire spaniels, each seated upright and holding a flower filled basket in … Read more A charming and unusual pair of antique English Staffordshire spaniels, each seated upright and holding a flower filled basket in its mouth. ,
The yellow baskets, hand-painted with colorful blossoms in pink, blue, green, and orange, create a lively focal point against the black and white spaniels. Equally appealing are the painterly gray brushstrokes used to feather the black spots, adding visual interest to the modeling. The combination of black-and-white decoration and flower basket motif is rare, making this pair especially appealing to collectors of Victorian Staffordshire figures.
Whether placed on a mantel, bookshelf, side table, or within a collection of English ceramics, they bring warmth, whimsy, and a distinctly English country house sensibility.
England Circa 1850
Dimensions:
Dog Pictured on Left: 7 ¾ In. H, 5 ½ In. W, 4 1/8 In. D
Dog Pictured on Right: 7 ½ In. H, 5 In. W, 4 In. D
Reference: Adele Kenny's Staffordshire Spaniels, page 100. Clive Mason Pope’s A-Z of Staffordshire Dogs, pages 102-103. See less