Rare Petite 19C English Staffordshire Black White Whippet Mantle Dog Pair 4.25”
$ 420.29
Description
Marvelous Extremely Rare Original 19C English Staffordshire Black and White Whippet Fox Hunt Hound Figural Mantle Dog Pair • Wonderful Scarce Gallery Quality Antique Pair on Grassy Rococo Bases • Length 4.25” • Stunning Surviving Examples • Purchased England This diminutive extremely rare recumbent pair of antique 19C English Staffordshire whippet mantle dogs is hand painted featuring fine willowy black and white coated whippets that are curled up upon rarely found natural grassy gilt accented rococo bases, will bring a touch of the English countryside to any setting in which it is placed. This precious surviving original pair of right and left facing figures is scarcely seen in black and white and furthermore, to be found as a pair is remarkably fortuitous. Sized in a delicately modelled diminutive scale, this glorious pair is certain to present an enchanting and rarified display in any setting. Minimal expected post-production wear. Museum quality examples of Victorian era English Staffordshire to treasure and enjoy for always. Quite possibly a once in a lifetime find.
Everything about this purchase was excellent. The lambs are in perfect condition and the price was was. They were shipped promptly and packaged with exceptional care. Although the items inside are fragile, they were wrapped in protective layers, placed in a small box, then wrapped and secured in more layers of bubble wrap and paper before being placed in another box. There was no chance of damage! Many thank to the seller for a purchase that makes me very happy.
Great transaction! Excellent communication and lighting fast shipping. I've been searching for this exact figure and I'm extremely happy with it! Great condition, just as described. I hope to do business again with this superb seller!
Item arrived just as described on eBay. It took a bit to receive, but it was packaged perfectly! Thank you! You wouldn’t believe how people send things and they are broken due to poor packaging. I love the Staffordshire dogs!
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