PAIR: 19thC STAFFORDSHIRE SPANIEL DOGS WITH LARGE SPILL VASES C1880
Item History & Price
This is a superb pair of large Staffordshire seated spaniel dogs with the large spill vases to the sides, mounted on the decorative hollow bases of which:During our research we have been informed they certainly date from the 19th century. Date about c1880.A pair of large Staffordshire spaniel dogs with the large spill vases to the sides. A left and a right.Feature in the A - Z of Staffordshire Dogs by Clive Mason Pope.Confirms dates of c1880 with text of:The only model o...f Comforter Spaniel dogs which support large spill vases. Spill vases were used to hold long spills of rolled paper to light additional fires or pipes etc. from an already lit fireplace. in those days, matches were expensive.Confirm date of c1880.A pair of seated spaniels with the wonderful portrayals.Large spill vases to the sides.Collars and locks.Wonderful facial decoration.Mounted on the decorative hollowed coloured bases.Decorative spill vases.Each has an overall height of about 13.25inches.Max base size of about 7 x 3.75inches.Condition: Considering the age: the overall condition to both is very good and both are subject to:restoration to the rims of the spill vases at the rears.All as per pictures.Besides being a very collectable, heavy, pair of 19th century Staffordshire, large, seated spaniel dogs with the wonderful facial decoration, large spill vases to the sides, mounted onto the decorative hollow bases, c1880, both would also look fabulous displayed.uk to uk: FREEuk to usa: FREEuk to eu europe: FREEuk to worldwide: $59
