Description
Thi s is a superb pair of Staffordshire seated russet red & white flower basket spaniel dogs, each with a coloured flower basket being held in its mouth, wonderful overall portrayals of which: During our research we have been informed they cer tainly date from the mid 19th century. Date about c1850s. Staffordshire, England origin. Staffordshire basket spaniels, feature in the A-Z of Staffordshire Dogs, A Potted History by Clive Mason Pope. Confirms the date of c1850s. A left and a right. A wonderful portrayal of the pair of seated russet red & white spaniel dogs with their wonderful overall portrayal. Each portrayed holding a flower basket in its mouth. russet red & white colouring with the: coloured face with the wonderful detailing. pottery. Each has an overall height of about 6.75inches Max base size of about 4.5 x 3.5inches. Condition: Considering the age: the overall condition to both is: excellent and both are not subject to: any major blemishes except: one has a minor hairline to the rear at the base area with: same has a small blemish to the front above the tail. due to age: areas of fine crazing with minor areas of rubbing. Ageing. All as per pictures. Besides being a very collectable, pair of mid 19th century Staffordshire seated russet red & white flower basket spaniel dogs, wonderful overall portrayals & facial detailing, each portrayed with the coloured flower basket in its mouth, 1850s, both would also look fabulous displayed. uk to uk: FREE uk to usa: FREE uk to eu europe: FREE uk to worldwide: $29