76 ) Staffordshire quill holder of a family King Charles Cavalier Spaniels
Staffordshire quill holder of a family King Charles Cavalier Spaniels, English circa 1850/1855. Rare. Staffordshire quill holder of a family King Charles Cavalier Spaniels. For a similar model see illustration, page 83 'A-Z of Staffordshire Dogs A potted History' by Clive Mason Pope

77 ) King Charles Cavalier micro-mosaic stud and cufflink set
King Charles Cavalier micro-mosaic stud and cufflink set.

78 ) A Victorian umbrella / parasol with carved handle of a King Charles Cavalier.
A late Victorian black silk parasol, with deep black lace edging, red silk linned and horn tips to the extremities of the frame. The one piece cane carved to handle with a King Charles Cavalier head, the eyes inlaid in glass. Circa 1890.

79 ) King Charles Cavalier Tricolor Spaniel Agate and Enamel Box by William Essex (English, 1784-1869)SOLD
King Charles Cavalier Tricolor Spaniel Agate and Enamel Box. Attributed to William Essex. Circa 1880. "The Royal Collection" today holds a substantial number of enamels by William Essex. SOLD "The Royal Collection" today holds a substantial number of enamels by William Essex.

80 ) Kings Charles Cavalier Tricolor Spaniel enamel gold stick brooch by William Essex (English, 1784-1869)
Kings Charles Cavalier Tricolor Spaniel enamel gold brooch by William Essex (English, 1784-1869). Circa 1860 and after Queen Victoria's painting of Dash, her favourite Spaniel, by Sir Edwin Landseer "The Royal Collection" today holds a substantial number of enamels by William Essex. Signed to the reverse and dated “W ESSEX.“186?”. English circa 1860.

81 ) King Charles Cavalier Spaniel Oil Painting
SOLD

82 ) King Charles Cavalier Spaniel Needlepoint Footstool
A cross stitch Berlin needlepoint on beige ground inspired by the depiction of Dash, Queen Victoria's beloved King Charles Cavalier Spaniel 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. In original rosewood frame. English, circa 1860

83 ) Victorian needlepoint / needlework / textile of the Cavalier Spaniel 'Dash', Queen Victoria's favourite, and the parrot Lory.
This image of the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel 'Dash' is inspired from the 1838 painting by Sir Edwin Landseer RA (1802-1873), titled "Hector, Nero and Dash with the parrot, Lory", commissioned by Queen Victoria which today can be seen in the Royal Collection. Lory in fact belonged to H.R.H The Duchess of Kent. English circa 1870

84 ) A pair of standing King Charles Cavalier Spaniels
German, circa 1890. For an identical pair please see lot 80 'The Count Alarico Palmieri Collection of Dogs and Cats in Art' Christies, London, 28th March 1996.

85 ) 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

86 ) Mid to late 19th century 'Berlin' needlework / needlepoint / tapestry of a tricolor King Charles Cavalier Spaniel.
This cross stitch Berlin needlepoint was inspired by the depiction of Dash, Queen Victoria's beloved King Charles Cavalier Spaniel from Sir Edwin Landseer's 1837-1838 famous painting "His majesty's favourite dogs and parrot", also known as "Hector, Nero and Dash with with the parrot, Lory", which can today be can be seen in the Royal Collection.

87 ) King Charles Cavalier Spaniel Silver tea spoons
Rare set of silver tea spoons, complete in their original box, assayed Birmingham and dated 1937.

88 ) King Charles Cavalier Spaniel by Robert Scanlan (Irish p.c. 1828, d 1876) SOLD
King Charles Cavalier Spaniel by Robert Scanlan (Iris op.c. 1828, d 1876)

89 ) 19th century miniature of a Black and Tan King Cavalier Spaniel
A mid 19th century miniature on card of a head study of a Black and Tan King Cavalier Spaniel. Monogrammed by the artist, to the reverse. English, circa 1860.

90 ) Oil on canvas of a King Charles Cavalier by David George Steell ARSA (Scottish, 1819 - 1894)
Oil on canvas of a King Charles Cavalier by David George Steell ARSA (Scottish, 1819 - 1894). Signed and dated "D.G.Steell.1879". To reverse is written "Inab" , "with the artist's complt's".

91 ) Unsigned oil on canvas of Princess Victoria's favourite spaniel, 'Dash'
Unsigned oil on canvas of Princess Victoria's favourite spaniel, 'Dash' after a painting by Sir Edwin Landseer RA (1802-1873) given to the Princess on her birthday 24th May 1836. Marked on the gilt mount 'J Earl' possibly meant to be either Thomas Earl (English, 1836-1885) or George Earl (English, 1824 - 1908) his brother. English, circa 1870

92 ) King Charles Cavalier Spaniel "Dash" after Sir Edwin Henry Landseer RA (1803 - 1873)
Oil of "Dash" King Charles Cavalier Spaniel after Sir Edwin Landseer (1803 - 1873). English, circa 1860.

93 ) King Charles Cavalier Spaniel "Mother & Puppies" tapestry
Plushwork tapestry of King Charles Cavalier Spaniel "Mother & Puppies". Berlin, 19th Century.

94 ) 'Champion Cara' by Monica Grey
Monica Gray (late 19th - early 20th century), oil on board, titled Champion Cara. English, Circa 1905. This Blenheim was born on the 12th October 1901, bred by Miss R Witt, sired by Hiawatha (unregistered), and damed by Flossie, (also unregistered). The Blenheim was owned by Mrs C M Bright. Mrs Bright was a specialist fancier and breeder of Blenheims at The Grange, Ivinghoe, Tring in Buckinghamshire. Champion Cara was one of the famous and well known Blenheims of her day (circa 1900). She was a winner of 6 'Challenge Prizes' and 'Reserve For Best Non-Sporting Dog or Bitch at Kennel Club Shows'. Cara is well documented in The Hon. Mrs Neville Lytton authoritive and standard book on Toy Dogs.

95 ) "Champion Caris" by Monica Gray
Monica Gray (late 19th - early 20th century). Oil on board'-Champion Caris'. English, circa 1910. This was a Blenheim, sired by Sweet Anne Page and dammed by Ch. The Cherub (326F) was born on the 12th December 1907. (Sweet Anne Page was sired by Crooks, (unregistered), and dammed by Convolvulus, (also unregistered). Caris was bred by Mrs Harve, and owned by Mrs C M Bright. Mrs Bright was a specialist fancier and breeder of Blenheims at The Grange, Ivinghoe, Tring in Buckinghamshire. Champion Caris, was one of the famous and well known Blenheims of her day, (circa 1900). She was the winner of the -Temple Barrow Challenge Cup- (3 times), for best Blenheim and also -Medal for best Toy Spaniel Bitch in Toy Dog Show-. Champion Caris is well documented in The Hon. Mrs Neville Lytton authoritive and standard book on Toy Dogs.

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