{"product_id":"antique-pair-of-staffordshire-disraeli-dog-figures-victorian-c-1860","title":"Antique Pair Of Staffordshire Disraeli Dog Figures Victorian C 1860","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis wonderful pair of Staffordshire dogs were made in the Staffordshire region of England during 1870 period. They are well figured with separate front legs and curly tails.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e‘Disraeli dogs’ are a type of Staffordshire spaniel figure, traditionally placed as a pair on mantelpieces of Victorian homes. They were affectionately called Comforter Dogs as their presence in any home would instantly relax and comfort a visitor. This particular black and white type of Staffordshire\/Comforter dog was named after the British Prime Minister Benjamin Disraeli because the curls on their foreheads mimicked his very distinctive curly hairstyle. Disraeli was the favourite Prime Minster of Queen Victoria when he was Prime Minister in the years 1868 and 1874. So much so that the anniversary of his death on April 19th 1881 was marked by a public holiday called 'Primrose Day'. This Spring flowering yellow wild flower was the favourite flower of Disraeli, a flower that Queen Victoria would send him bunches of in the Spring. A flower that she then sent to his funeral too. To this day primroses are still laid at Disraeli's statue in Westminster Abbey, London and also at his grave at Hughenden, Buckinghamshire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the perfect pair of Staffordshire figure for anyone who loves dogs, or likes their antique's to have an interesting back story. Please see our collection of 18th and 19th century dog related antiques listed separately in our store.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMeasuring: Width 6 ¼ inch (15.5 cm) by height 9 3\/8 inch (23.5 cm). Depth 3 ¾ inch (9.5 cm).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCondition: Light surface wear commensurate with age. Surface rubbing to the eyes. The occasional area of glaze loss, firing fault. All commensurate with age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eItem id:16134\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57745595072894,"sku":null,"price":435.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1012\/8991\/8846\/files\/il_fullxfull.7667965614_immv.jpg?v=1784974069","url":"https:\/\/onebakerstreet.com\/products\/antique-pair-of-staffordshire-disraeli-dog-figures-victorian-c-1860","provider":"onebakerstreet","version":"1.0","type":"link"}