Description
Remarkable Rare Petite English Porcelain Staffordshire Spaniel Mantle Dog Pair Holding Baskets in Their Mouths • Length 3.5” • Height 4.5” This is a wonderful extremely scarce gallery quality petite 19C pair of white textural 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, 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. Like new condition revealed under decades of soot from sitting atop mantelpieces adorning coal burning fireplaces, now banned. Possibly a once in a lifetime find. Superb and stunning figures. Display ready. Height 4.5” Length 3.5”