This figurine is a vintage SylvaC Cocker Spaniel dog, specifically model number 18. The piece is made of ceramic or pottery and features a high-shine glaze with detailed fur texture.
SylvaC (with a deliberate capital C at the end) is a brand of British ornamental pottery characterised primarily by figurines of animals and Toby Jugs. The SylvaC Company ceased production in 1982.
The company was founded in 1894 by William Copestake and William Shaw. They gave their names to the fledgling company - Shaw and Copestake. Copestake left in 1895, however, and Richard Hull became Shaw's partner. Hull's son joined in 1936 and in 1938 the Thomas Lawrence Falcon Pottery was bought (which produced pottery with the distinctive 'falcon' mark on it). However, the Shaw and Copestake Company maintained its original name right up until the end.
Central to the SylvaC line throughout its history were figurines of animals, and Snub Nose Bunnies in particular. Dogs were also popular and virtually every breed ended-up being characterised in pottery. SylvaC also produced 100s of vases, kitchenalia, decorative items, facepots and moneyboxes. All seem to be collectable so there is something for everyone.
The Spaniel is a fawn or warm honey brown colour with lighter beige tones. It has a blue-grey nose and a classic seated spaniel appearance with long, floppy ears and an expressive face.
The figurine was made in England, likely produced between the 1960s and 1980s. This type of charming animal figurine is popular among collectors of vintage pottery.
Height: 13 cm, Length: 13 cm, Width: 9 cm
