Early Staffordshire Hunting Dogs, Circa 1840, Pair

Antique, Circa 1840, Early Staffordshire Hunting Dogs Pair. Pristine early original Staffordshire Hound/Hunt Dogs depicting a hunt and retrieval scene, with rabbits in their mouths. Other models have depicted squirrels in the hound mouths. Each dog is refined in manner and style, decorated with hand painting and gold accents on the collars. The greenery of the landscape is detailed with the three-dimensional pottery technique. The pair are an original larger version of the Staffordshire hound figurines. 

This set can be styled and displayed anywhere and in any manner. They will add a hint of warmth and hunt countryside to Your Home. 

Dimensions: 7.5 inches high, 7 inches long, 2.5 inches wide

Period: 19th Century, 1840  |  Provenance: Scotland, United Kingdom

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The Staffordshire Potteries is the industrial area encompassing the six towns Burslem, Fenton, Hanley, Longton, Tunstall and Stoke (now Stoke-on-Trent) in Staffordshire, England. North Staffordshire became the centre of ceramic production in the early 17th Century, as result of the local availabiltiy of clay, salt, lead, and coal.  

Hundreds of companies produced all kinds of pottery, from tablewares and decorative pieces to industrial items. The main pottery types of earthenware, stoneware, and porcelain; Staffordshire industry became the innovator in developing new varies such as bone china, jasperware, and transferware.  

By the late 18th century North Staffordshire was the largest producer of ceramics in Britain, despite significant centres elsewhere. Large export markets took Staffordshire pottery around the world, especially in the 19th century. Production began to decline in the late 19th century, as other countries developed their industries. After World War II, production declined steeply; Production continues in the area, but at a small fraction of the levels at the peak of the industry (Source: Staffordshire Potteries).