A charming matched pair of authentic antique Staffordshire "Wally Dug" King Charles Spaniels, dating to the late Victorian era (circa 1890-1910). These hand-painted ceramic mantle dogs feature the classic "Disraeli" curls, soft gold luster collars, and lockets with a beautiful aged patina.
Measuring approximately 12 inches tall, these dogs are the quintessential addition to an English Traditional or Maximalist interior. They are authentic press-molded pieces, evidenced by the small "breather" pinholes on the back and the characteristic flat-back design, making them perfect for narrow fireplace mantels or bookshelves.
"• Period: Late 19th Century
"• Styles: English Traditional, Victorian
"• Place of Origin: Staffordshire, England
"• Materials: Ceramic, Hand-Applied Glaze, Gold Luster

Provenance & Craftsmanship: > This pair exhibits all the hallmarks of genuine late 19th-century Staffordshire production. Most notably, they feature the original vent/breather holes on the upper back"”a vital indicator of the authentic Victorian press-molding process.

Handmade Character: > As is common with truly antique pairs, these dogs are "perfectly imperfect." There is a slight variation in height between the two (approx. 0.5 inches), which occurred during the hand-pressing and kiln-firing process over 100 years ago. Their hand-painted faces show individual personality, confirming they are a true matched pair rather than mass-produced modern copies.


Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Condition Report: > The pair is in very nice antique condition. They possess a beautiful, tight all-over crazing to the glaze, which is appropriate for their age. The gold luster on the collars and lockets shows authentic gentle rubbing. There are no structural cracks, chips, or professional restorations. Bases show expected shelf wear and firing irregularities consistent with age

Dimensions:
Height: 12 in.
Width: 11 in.
Depth: 4.5 in.

Category: Models & Figurines
Origin: United Kingdom
Materials: Ceramic
Creator: Brand: Staffordshire

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Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; Condition Report: > The pair is in very nice antique condition. They possess a beautiful, tight all-over crazing to the glaze, which is appropriate for their age. The gold luster on the collars and lockets shows authentic gentle rubbing. There are no structural cracks, chips, or professional restorations. Bases show expected shelf wear and firing irregularities consistent with age