{"product_id":"vintage-takahashi-porcelain-spaniel-bookends","title":"Vintage Takahashi Porcelain Spaniel Bookends","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA beautifully composed pair of vintage Takahashi porcelain spaniels, modeled in the tradition of classic Staffordshire mantel dogs—designed to be displayed together.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach figure is richly detailed with hand-painted markings, expressive faces, and a softly aged crackle glaze that gives them that unmistakable heirloom warmth. Set atop glossy black bases with a subtle gold accent, they carry just enough formality to feel elevated—yet remain charming, approachable, and deeply decorative.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginally produced in Japan and distributed by Takahashi San Francisco, these pieces reflect a mid-century interpretation of a far older English tradition: the spaniel pair placed on a mantel as quiet guardians of the home.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat makes this set special is the pairing itself—perfectly suited for flanking a console, anchoring a bookshelf, or completing a layered vignette with depth and narrative.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSIZE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach measures approximately 7.5” tall with a 3” x 5” base\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMAKER\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTakahashi, Japan \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMATERIAL\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand-painted porcelain with crackle glaze finish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSTYLING SUGGESTION\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStyle these as they were intended—as a pair. Place them symmetrically on a mantel, library shelf, or console layered with leather-bound books, equestrian artwork, or a brass lamp. They also work beautifully flanking a framed dog portrait or anchoring a Ralph Lauren–style vignette for that collected, storied feel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Martingale East","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48009289597172,"sku":null,"price":180.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0801\/6782\/9748\/files\/TakahashiSpaniels.jpg?v=1776510994","url":"https:\/\/martingaleeast.com\/products\/vintage-takahashi-porcelain-spaniel-bookends","provider":"Martingale East","version":"1.0","type":"link"}