Antique English Staffordshire Disraeli King Charles Spaniel Dogs

A stately pair of 19th-century Staffordshire spaniels, believed to be modeled after Queen Victoria’s beloved Prime Minister, Benjamin Disraeli — their distinctive curled forelocks said to mimic his famous coiffure. With hand-painted details in cream, black, and gilt, they capture both the dignity and charm of early English ceramics at their finest.

Each figure wears a gilded collar and chain, the quintessential symbol of Victorian domestic pride and devotion. Expressive eyes and subtle asymmetry give them character — a reminder that every true Staffordshire was shaped by hand, not mold perfection.

Unmarked, as early examples typically are, this pair represents the height of mid-19th-century craftsmanship and remains among the most collectible of the Staffordshire canine forms. A refined addition to any English Country or Regency-inspired collection.

PRODUCT INFORMATION
Era: Antique; 19th Century
Condition: Very Good; minor paint loss to noses, firing flaws consistent with age
Country of Origin: England
Materials: Ceramic
Dimensions: 7.25" L × 5" W × 9.5" H
Color/Finish: Cream / Gold / Black
Care: Dust gently with a soft, dry cloth

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