Staffordshire Comforter Dogs - Left + Right - Glass eyes - c1885 - Large

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Please Note: A Wide Variety of Antiques and Collectibles are Listed by maisy-patcheye every Thursday evening (5.00pm). UK BUYERS - WE GUARANTEE THAT YOUR POSTAL CHARGES WILL NEVER EXCEED 15 UK POUNDS, IRRESPECTIVE OF HOW MANY ITEMS YOU PURCHASE, TO ANY LOCATION IN THE UK OVER A ONE AUCTION PERIOD. B17 Description You are viewing a most attractive opportunity We are offering a pair of matching Comforter Dogs Large Examples Affectionately referrred to as 'Wally Dugs' Spaniels Crafted By: Unmarked Staffordshire Origin: England Date: circa 1885 Example from the: Victorian era Colourway: White Glass eyes Background Information: The Staffordshire Potteries made their figures for country people and they took the familiar animals and birds of the countryside as models for their work. Animals were often produced in pairs, especially cats and the very popular dogs of different breeds. Made as right hand and left hand examples, they were originally intentded to be seated on either side of the hearth. Measurements 12+1/2 inches in height. 9+1/2 inches across PLEASE NOTE; THE PACKAGING BOX WITH BUBBLE WRAP ETC WEIGHS BETWEEN 200g - 300g PRIOR TO THE PACKAGING OF YOUR PURCHASE. ALL ITEMS ARE PACKAGED IN MEDIUM SIZED BOXES (please refer to Royal Mail guidelines for sizing and pricing - starting price for a medium sized box is £ read more