{"product_id":"19th-century-staffordshire-4-king-charles-dogs-rva03681","title":"c. 1860s English Victorian #4 King Charles Spaniel Dogs","description":"\u003cp\u003eThese mid-19th century Victorian English Staffordshire King Charles Spaniels are beautifully modeled with elongated bodies, softly draped ears, and expressive wide-set eyes, richly hand-painted in deep russet and cream with finely detailed fur. The undersides are impressed \u003cb\u003eNumber \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e#\u003c\/span\u003e, denoting their size within early Staffordshire production—lower numbers indicating larger examples. Numbered pairs are especially desirable among collectors, and \u003cb\u003e#4\u003c\/b\u003e examples are relatively uncommon. They have presence without being fussy—the kind of pieces that quietly anchor a mantel, bookshelf, or entry table and make a room feel layered and thoughtfully collected.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003eStaffordshire dogs are what started one of our lifelong obsessions. Their popularity traces directly to Queen Victoria’s devotion to her beloved spaniel, Dash, helping cement these figures as symbols of loyalty and refinement on Victorian mantelpieces. They remain one of our favorite things to hunt for in our travels, each pair with its own character and charm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePRODUCT INFORMATION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEra: Mid 19th Century\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Very Good Antique Condition; Traditional surface crazing consistent with Victorian Staffordshire manufacture is present, along with minor firing nuances inherent to 19th-century production. Light wear to the enamel consistent with age; color remains vibrant and the modeling is crisp and intact throughout.\u003cbr\u003eCountry of Origin: United Kingdom\u003cbr\u003eMaterials: Ceramic\u003cbr\u003eDimensions: 5.25\" L x 4.75\" W x 7.5\" H\u003cbr\u003eColor\/Finish: Red \/ cream\u003cbr\u003eCare: N\/A\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"74\" data-end=\"96\"\u003eSHIPPING + RETURNS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"96\" data-end=\"99\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFREE LOCAL PICKUP @ Our Southern California Warehouse – By Appointment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"169\" data-end=\"172\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll Orders Ship Within 3 Business Days\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"210\" data-end=\"213\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExpedited Shipping Is Available for an Additional Charge @ Checkout\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"280\" data-end=\"283\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis item is final sale and non-returnable.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"1226\" data-start=\"1223\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eINTERNATIONAL BUYERS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCustoms fees, duties, taxes, and VAT (where applicable) are the responsibility of the buyer. These charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost and may be collected at checkout or upon delivery depending on your country and marketplace policies.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rose Victoria","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54741264695587,"sku":"RVA03681","price":995.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0736\/2445\/3411\/files\/RVA036815.25x4.75x7.5H1.jpg?v=1771283124","url":"https:\/\/rosevictoriaantiques.com\/products\/19th-century-staffordshire-4-king-charles-dogs-rva03681","provider":"Rose Victoria Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}