Antique Staffordshire King Charles Spaniel Dogs on Barrel Flatback Figurine 9"

Description

Antique Victorian Staffordshire King Charles Spaniels sitting on a barrel flatback figurine.

Staffordshire potters modeled their figures after Cavalier King Charles Spaniels, named for King Charles II of England who was constantly surrounded by these little dogs at court. But it was Queen Victoria brought the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel to prominence, her love for her own spaniels attracted the attention of Staffordshire potters in the mid-19th century. The queen's beloved companion "Dash" became famous and the subject of many artists painting, drawings and figures. It is recorded that on the day of her coronation, she rushed back to Buckingham Palace and ran up to her room to give Dash his bath.

Condition

Poor Condition - Past repairs; section missing from back, cracking.

Dimensions

6.25" x 2.5" x 8.5" (Width x Depth x Height)