I can't wait to decorate my tree with some of these absolutely adorable Staffordshire dog ornaments. Perfect for the dog lover or English Country decor lover! They have a gold chain on them and a wreath in their mouth.  SO cute! They'll be so pretty on your tree.

• Hand crafted in age-old tradition using techniques that originated in the 1800's
• Molten glass is mouth-blown into finely carved exclusively made molds
• Ornaments are all hand-painted and glittered in a series of labor-intensive steps to achieve the beautiful creations
• Traditionally designed, hand-crafted ornaments
• Adorable wreath in dogs mouth
• Gold chain/leash

Named Staffordshire for the county in which they come from, and where potteries originally produced ceramic canines meant to set upon a mantel, the dogs are Cavalier King Charles spaniels named for the British monarch, Charles II (1630-1685) who was said to give these royal hounds the run of the castle. In the early 18th century, the figurines were made from china and hand-painted in a labor intensive process of repeated kiln firings. They reached the height of their popularity in the late 1800s and were mass produced in the 20th century.  Today, they are highly sought by collectors and designers turning to the past for inspiration.  These ornaments are a nod to the original Staffordshire figurines from which they were designed.

3” high

2.2” wide

1.7” deep