Melbourne Antiques

Description

Early 19th Century Staffrodshire Model Of a Seated Poodle 22cms
Collectable Antique
Original Staffordshire
Height 22cms / 8.5ins
Width 7ins/ 17cms
Good Antique condition , All intact slight age related wear has expected for nearly 200 years old
Sand textured coats to imply their thick hair
Staffordshire Dogs are named so for the area in England they originate, where they have been in production for nearly three centuries to the delight of hearts and homes over many generations
A seated poodle with painted, expressive eyes, and (more unusual) split legs. The ears and upper body exhibit a sandy texture to suggest a “Continental clip” that is given by a dog groomer where the hind legs are sheared smooth
Fabulous Antique on Display!!!