Figurine - Staffordshire hondjes-hoerenhondjes (2) - Earthenware, Glaze
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Selected by Florentin Brunz Gaborieau
Holds a master’s in Art History, specialising in Second French Empire and Dutch Golden Age.
Estimate € 150 - € 200
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Two Staffordshire animal figurines in glazed earthenware from the United Kingdom, dating to around 1850–1900, in good used condition with small signs of aging and stains, featuring craquelé and a repaired broken paw.
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Description from the seller
These Staffordshire dogs are also colloquially known as (I’m trying to phrase this politely without being offensive) prostitution dogs.
With these dogs in the window, ladies who earned extra income from prostitution pretended they were selling souvenirs. They were placed in the window of the working ladies, and if the lady had a gentleman visitor, the dogs were turned with their gaze inward to indicate that the lady was occupied.
The figurines are more than 100 years old and show wear to the paint. They were hand-painted, so no two dogs are alike. Craquelure is visible, and one of the paws is broken and repaired, as visible in the photos.
I’ve marked the condition as good, but it sits somewhere between good and fair: given their age they are still in good condition, no pieces missing, but of course the paw has been repaired.
The hole in the back I looked up and apparently it was there so they wouldn’t crack during firing.
They are thought to be from around 1880, but this is an estimate and by no means certain.
Guaranteed conversation starter!
These Staffordshire dogs are also colloquially known as (I’m trying to phrase this politely without being offensive) prostitution dogs.
With these dogs in the window, ladies who earned extra income from prostitution pretended they were selling souvenirs. They were placed in the window of the working ladies, and if the lady had a gentleman visitor, the dogs were turned with their gaze inward to indicate that the lady was occupied.
The figurines are more than 100 years old and show wear to the paint. They were hand-painted, so no two dogs are alike. Craquelure is visible, and one of the paws is broken and repaired, as visible in the photos.
I’ve marked the condition as good, but it sits somewhere between good and fair: given their age they are still in good condition, no pieces missing, but of course the paw has been repaired.
The hole in the back I looked up and apparently it was there so they wouldn’t crack during firing.
They are thought to be from around 1880, but this is an estimate and by no means certain.
Guaranteed conversation starter!
Details
Era
1400-1900
Number of objects
2
Style
Antique
Title
Staffordshire hondjes-hoerenhondjes
Country of origin
United Kingdom
Material
Earthenware, Glaze
Colour
Black, Gold, Red, White
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
23 cm
Width
17 cm
Depth
9 cm
Depiction/theme
Animals
Estimated period
1850-1900
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