Vintage ceramic figurine from Staffordshire depicting a spaniel dog, England.

This ceramic Staffordshire Spaniel Mantle Dog Figurine was made in England during the 1950s. The figurine is crafted from high-quality hand-painted ceramic, resulting in variations between each piece, making each figurine unique. It is adorned with a gold chain and medallion, featuring a creamy white coat speckled with black. These figurines were typically placed on mantelpieces in 19th-century homes. Many other breeds were produced, especially greyhounds, although spaniels were particularly popular, attributed to the royal family's preference for the King Charles Spaniel breed. In Scotland, they were colloquially known as Wally dugs. The Staffordshire Spaniel epitomised Victorian bourgeois ornamentation and served as a status symbol. No fireplace was complete without a pair of spaniels standing guard. Staffordshire dogs are now collector's items, and the quality of the modelling and painting of the figurines may vary. Interesting facts corner: Victorian tales describe the usefulness of placing Staffordshire Spaniel figurines on window sills. One story recounts that a woman would place the ornaments in her front window. If the spaniels were facing away from each other, it indicated that her husband was home. If he was away or at sea, the dogs were positioned facing each other. When her lover passed the house, he would know by the way the dogs looked whether it was safe to visit her without her husband knowing. The figurine is in original vintage condition. The colours of the products shown in the photos may differ slightly from the actual ones. This is due to individual monitor settings and lighting conditions – the photos were taken in artificial light, which may affect the perception of colours. However, we strive to ensure that the photos reflect the actual appearance of the product as faithfully as possible. The offer may include photos of the item in a living space, but these are for illustrative purposes only.