This is a superb pair of very large Staffordshire seated black & white spaniel dogs with the embossed number 1 underneath each with wonderful facial decoration, pointed noses, of which:

During our research we have been informed they certainlydate from the mid 19th century.

Date about c1860s.

Staffordshire, Englandorigin.

A wonderful portrayal of the very large seated spaniel dogs with:

the black & white decoration and superb facial detailing.

Pointed noses.

Gilt collars, locks & chains.

Bushy tails.

Underneath each: the embossed numbers of 1.

Pottery.

Hollowed bases.

Each has an overall height of about 12.5inches.

Max basesizes ofabout 7.75 x 4inches.

Max base dias including the bushy tails of about 9.75inches.

Condition: Considering the age: the overall condition both is excellent and both are without any major blemishes except:

one has a series of fine hairlines at the rear base area.

Other has a firing crack across the tail from time of manufacture.

Due to age: both are subject to overall fine crazing.

All as perpictures.

Besides being a very collectable, pair of: heavy, mid 19th centuryStaffordshire, very large, seated black & white spaniel dogs with the embossed no1 underneath each, wonderful facial decoration, pointed noses, gilt collars locks & chains, c1860s, both would also look fabulous displayed.

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