Pair of Rare Vintage Staffordshire Spotted Greyhounds with Hares on Cobalt Blue Bases

Product Description

An exceptionally rare pair of vintage Staffordshire greyhounds with distinctive black-spotted decoration, each carrying a hare in its mouth and standing on beautifully decorated cobalt-blue bases with delicate gilt detailing.

With their distinctive black spots on white coats, these charming dogs resemble Staffordshire Dalmatians. However, their slender build suggests they may actually represent greyhounds with ticked or flecked markings. While greyhounds carrying hares are a traditional Staffordshire design, this particular combination with black-spotted decoration is especially unusual and difficult to find.

The elegant, finely modelled dogs have remarkably slender legs, gently defined ribs and beautifully balanced proportions. Their graceful silhouettes give them a refined, sculptural quality, while the rich cobalt-blue bases feature traditional raised grass and foliage decoration highlighted in gold, along with gilt details on the tree trunks.

Believed to date from the early 20th century, this pair is particularly remarkable for its exceptional condition. Their delicate legs, hares and decorative details have all survived completely intact, making them an especially desirable pair.

Key Features

• Rare matching pair of vintage Staffordshire dogs with distinctive spotted decoration
• Unusual combination of black-spotted coats and hares carried in their mouths
• Dalmatian-like markings with the slender proportions of greyhounds
• Ticked or flecked-style black markings against a white glaze
• Elegant, slender legs and finely modelled bodies with defined ribs
• Rich cobalt-blue bases with raised grass and foliage decoration highlighted in gilt
• Traditional tree-trunk supports with gilt accents
• Beautifully matched, opposing figures
• Believed to date from the early 20th century
• Excellent vintage condition with no damage

Size

Each dog measures:

(H) 15.5 cm

(W) 15 cm

(D) 4.5 cm

Condition

Excellent vintage condition, with no chips, cracks or visible signs of restoration.

Both figures retain their delicate legs, hares and finely modelled details completely intact. The cobalt-blue glaze and gilt decoration also remain beautifully preserved, particularly considering their age.