Superb Rare White 19C Antique Original English Staffordshire Porcelain King Charles Spaniel Figural Hunt Hound Mantle Dog Pair • Height 9”
This regal right and left facing pair of Staffordshire English porcelain cavalier King Charles spaniel mantle dogs is hand painted with gilt flecked coats and aristocratic accessories. In classic form, this marvelous statement making figural pair will bring a touch of the English countryside to any setting in which it is placed. A timeless scarce surviving example of English aesthetic, with no post production damage, only minimal expected factory original anomalies that are clues to its age, heritage and past, this marvelous find will make an elegant focal point on its own or when styled as part of a collection or arrangement. Found completely covered with thick layer of coal burning residue from over a century of sitting fireside in an English home. Specialist cleaning revealed perfectly preserved features and original sheen, particularly the saturation and luster to the nose, as if newly minted. A stunning reveal and a remarkable find to enjoy and treasure. Display ready.
* Listing is for white spaniel pair only. Other items for display purposes.
Height 9”
Length 7”
Depth 5”