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A charming pair of vintage Staffordshire-style spaniel dog figurines (Wally Dogs / Hearth Dogs) crafted by Arthur Wood & Sons in Staffordshire, England.
This complementary pair features facing left-and-right seated King Charles Spaniels with classic hand-painted details:
Black Spaniel: Features black ears, tail, and clover-style body spots with yellow eyes and a gilded locket collar and chain.
Rust/Red Spaniel: Features reddish-brown ears, tail, and clover-style body spots with yellow eyes and a gilded locket collar and chain.
Both pieces display fine overall glaze crazing characteristic of vintage English earthenware/ironstone pottery.
Details & Specifications
Maker: Arthur Wood & Sons
Origin: Staffordshire, England
Model / Shape Number: 4556
Height: Approx. 9.5 inches (24 cm)
Material: Glazed Earthenware / Ironstone
Markings:
Left dog base stamped with gold backstamp: 4556 / ARTHUR WOOD / ENGLAND along with a red painter\'s mark S.
Right dog base impressed with shape number 3939 (or 3938) and a painter\'s mark A.
Condition Report
Overall Condition: Excellent vintage condition with no chips, cracks, or repairs.
Glaze: Intact bright shine with age-appropriate all-over fine glaze crazing (fine micro-cracking under the glaze).
Gilding: Bright gold accenting on collars and chains with minimal wear.
Base: Open hollow slip-cast bases with light shelf wear consistent with age.
