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A Parian / biscuit ware model of a recumbent King Charles Cavalier Spaniel seated on a cushion. A Parian / biscuit ware model of a recumbent King Charles Cavalier Spaniel seated on a cushion.
Note the Spaniel on a cushion would have been inspired by the depiction of Dash, Queen Victoria's beloved Cavalier from Sir Edwin Landseer's 1837-1838 famous painting "His majesty's favourite dogs and parrot", also known as "Hector, Nero and Dash with the parrot, Lory", which can today be can be seen in the Royal Collection.
For a similar model please see 'Dogs in English Porcelain of the 19th Century' by Dennis G Rice, published Antique Collectors Club 2002.
English, circa 1850-70
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