Original Pair of Antique Staffordshire Seated Whippet Dogs on Cobalt Blue Bases, c.1875

Fine Victorian Staffordshire Pottery Figures for Sale

A superb and increasingly rare original matched pair of Victorian Staffordshire seated Whippet dogs, dating to circa 1875. Beautifully modelled and presented on striking cobalt blue oval bases, these highly sought-after antique Staffordshire figures are an excellent example of 19th-century English pottery.

This authentic pair remains in excellent original, unrestored condition. One figure has a faint hairline to the front leg, together with very light age-related glaze crazing, a characteristic commonly found on genuine Victorian Staffordshire pottery. These minor condition points do little to detract from the overall appearance and display quality of this exceptional pair.

Finding a true left- and right-facing matched pair is increasingly uncommon, making these figures particularly desirable for collectors of antique Staffordshire ceramics and Victorian decorative arts.

For reference, an identical matched pair is illustrated as Figures 2643 & 2644, page 206, in Victorian Staffordshire Figures 1835–1875, Book Two by A. & N. Harding.

Dimensions

• Height: Approximately 20 cm each
• Maximum depth: Approximately 7 cm each

An elegant and decorative pair, these antique Staffordshire Whippets would make a striking addition to any collection, country house interior, or Victorian fireplace display.

Price: £395.00, including secure UK shipping.