Pair of Antique Staffordshire Dogs with Gilt Decoration

Product Description A charming pair of antique Staffordshire spaniel dogs, featuring beautifully detailed coats, delicate gilt decoration and wonderfully expressive faces. What makes this pair particularly appealing is their distinctive facial features. Each dog has large, wide-open eyes, beautifully outlined with delicate dotted detailing resembling eyelashes, together with an unusually large orange-painted muzzle and a black nose. Their sweet, almost comical expressions give them a wonderful sense of personality and charm. Finished in a glossy white glaze, the dogs feature beautifully moulded, flowing coats decorated with scattered gilt spots, gilded ears and elegant collars with small pendant details. The gilt decoration has survived remarkably well, retaining its beautiful shine and adding to the overall appeal of the pair. This pair is believed to date from the late 19th century. Their distinctive expressions, intricate moulding and beautifully preserved decoration make them an especially attractive antique pair, equally suited to traditional and modern interiors. Key Features Matching pair of antique Staffordshire spaniel dogs Believed to date from the late 19th century Large, expressive eyes with delicate eyelash-like dotted detailing Distinctive orange-painted muzzles and black noses Beautifully moulded, flowing coats with scattered gilt spots Gilded collars, ears and decorative highlights Glossy white glaze with beautifully preserved gilt decoration Size Each dog measures: (H) 16 cm (W) 11 cm (D) 6 cm Condition Very good antique condition, with no chips, cracks or signs of restoration. The gilt decoration remains beautifully preserved, while the glossy white glaze and painted facial details are also remarkably well maintained, particularly considering their age.