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Offering this more unusual form of a Staffordshire dog figurines.
These wonderful porcelain dogs have a rich history deeply intertwined with the cultural and industrial landscape of 19th-century England, especially during the Victorian era.
Produced mainly in the Staffordshire Potteries, a region known for its ceramic industry since the 17th century.
The popularity of these figures, particularly the spaniel models, surged after the 1840s, likely influenced by Queen Victoria's beloved Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Dash.
They became a quintessential Victorian status symbol, adorning mantelpieces in many English homes, where they were often displayed in pairs, sometimes called "hearth spaniels" or "fireplace dogs".
The earliest figures were often press-moulded earthenware, hand-painted by women or children, and initially considered relatively inexpensive, sold at markets and fairs.
This charming dog most likely was a pair but many were lost or broken over time.
Please see pictures for details and measurements.
