Description
Stunning Rare Petite English Porcelain Staffordshire Spaniel Mantle Dog Pair with Separate Legs and Holding Baskets in Their Mouths • Length 4.5” • Height 3.75” This is a wonderful extremely scarce gallery quality petite 19C pair of black and white spotted Staffordshire mantle dogs featuring classic formal expression and in rare form holding precious baskets in relief filled with colorful tulip flowers or eggs, in their mouths. In sought after style with separate legs, this museum quality pair of stunning right and left facing figures is sure to bring a touch of English aesthetic to any setting when displayed on its own as a focal point or when featured as high point in a fine collection or arrangement. Excellent condition. Minimal if any age related wear. Marvelous surviving scarce period examples to enjoy and treasure. Possibly a once in a lifetime find. Superb. Display ready. Height 3.75” Length 4.5”