Antique 19th Century Staffordshire Porcelain Poodle Pair – Mother with 2 Puppies on Cobalt Blue Plinth Base An extraordinary and authentic pair of 19th-century Victorian Staffordshire porcelain poodle figurines. Each adult mother poodle sits proudly on a deep cobalt blue glazed plinth base trimmed in fine gold gilt accenting, guarding two seated puppies nestled against her legs. These classic English figures feature applied "shredded clay / spaghetti" porcelain texturing on the ears, neck, and front chest, finely hand-painted facial features with expressive eyebrows and whiskers, and gilt collars. The undersides reveal open/hollow glazed bases with original kiln firing release holes and underglaze blue decorator marks (infinity/number 8 and tally marks) typical of genuine 19th-century English pottery. Key Details & Features: Includes: Pair (2 matching facing figurines) Dimensions: Approx. 7.5" Height x 6" Width (Base length) Base Details: Deep cobalt blue glaze with gold line trim Technique: Hand-molded earthenware with applied textured fur and hand-painted glaze details Markings: Blue underglaze tally / batch marks and firing vent holes on undersides Condition: Overall: Excellent antique condition with age-appropriate surface wear, fine glaze crazing, and minor firing flaws typical of 19th-century handmade ceramics. Structure: No major cracks, chips, or restorations. Gilt Trim: Minor expected fading/rubbing to the gold line on the collars and bases.