England used to put out cigarette cards with different topics on them. This one
is from the 1925 set put out by Players & Sons called Scenic Backgrounds. On
the back it says: "King Charles Sapniels. Enghish Toy Spaniels, now designated
King Charles Spaniels, are descended from the aristocratic pets of the court of
Henry VIII, and comprise Ruby, Tricolour, and Blenheim. History records that
the Queen of Scots was accompanied to the scaffold by her Toy Spaniel, and King
Charles I, from whom they take their present name, was always attended by his
favourite Spaniels. The varieties differ only in colour, the Blenheim being
white and rich red, and the Tricolour, black, tan and white. Weight 8 to 11
lbs. Height at shoulder about 8 ins."
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Card 1(Players Scenic, 1925)... $7.95 each
This card was issued by Hornimans Tea in their 1/4 pound packets in 1961. On
the back it says, "King Charles Spaniel. A toy Spaniel of a type popular for
centuries before they took their name from King Charles II in the 17th century.
Dr. Caius, the physician to Queen Elizabeth I, calls them the 'Spanielle
gentle, otherwise the comforter'. In appearance is a Miniature Spaniel,
compact and cobby, with a well-flagged tail never carried above the level of
the back. Head domed, nose short, eyes large and dark. Coats with a wide range
of colours. Legs, ears and tails feathered."
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Card 2(Horniman Tea, 1961)... $5.95 each
This card is from Cofton Collections titled "Dogs 3rd
Series-Reprint of 1963", re-issued in 1988. This is
card No. 6 of the 25 in the series. On the back is the King
Charles Spaniel label and the name and address of the Cofton Collections.
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Card 3(Cofton Collection reprint, 1988)... $5.95 each
This card is also from Cofton Collections this time from
the "1st series of 25-Reprint of 1963" re-issued in 1988. It
is card no. 12 in the series of 25. On the back is the King Charles Spaniel
label and the name and address of the Cofton
Collections.
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Card 4(Cofton Collection reprint, 1988)... $5.95 each
These cards were issued by The British Automatic Company Ltd. in 1953. The
cards were obtained from weighing machines for the cost of one penny. The
fronts of the cards have an artist-drawn picture of the dog. The machine
stamped the date and the person's weight (in stones and pounds, 1 stone = 14
pounds) on the back of the card. The title of the set is: "Dogs: A Series of
32."
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Card 5(British Automatic, 1953)... $5.95 each
These cards were issued by John Player & Sons in 1931. The cards were inserted
singly into packets of 10 cigarettes. The title of the set is: "Dogs: from
Paintings by Arthur Wardle (Full Length)". On the back, it says, "King Charles
Spaniel. King Charles Spaniels are descended from the aristrocratic pets of the
Royal Courts, black and tan King Charles Spaniels being special favourites of
King Charles II. There are four varieties (black and tan, ruby, tri-colour and
Blenheim), which differ only in colour, the Blenheim having a ground of pearly
white, with well-distributed chestnut red patches, a wide clear blaze, and in
the centre of the skull a "spot" -- a clear chestnut red mark about the size of
a sixpence. The coat should be long and silky, slightly wavy, but not curly.
Height about 8 in. Weight: 8-11 lb."
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Card 6(Players, 1931)... $7.95 each
This lovely card of a black and tan was issued in 1937 by W.D. & H.O. Wills.
The cards were inserted singly into packets of 10 cigarettes. The fronts of the
cards all show a full length picture of the breed "signed" by the famous dog
artist Arthur Wardle. On the back, it says, "King Charles Spaniel. It is
thought that these handsome toy-dogs were originally imported from Spain.
Head massive and well-domed with pronounced indentation between eyes. Muzzle
short, square and upturned. Eyes dark, large and widely set. Ears very long,
set on low, lying flat to the side of the head and covered with long, silky
hair. Forlegs rather short, straight and heavily feathered. Hind legs well
bent at stifle and feathered. Feet large and covered with hair. Body compact
and fairly short. Tail docked and carried straight out behind. Coat profuse,
silky and preferably flat. Colour: rich red-and-white with red spot on
forehead, black-and-tan, black-tan-and-white, rich ruby red."
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Card 7(Wills, 1937)... $5.95 each
This card is not that different from Card 7, but it is more unusual to find.
It was issued by Cadet Sweets in their second series of dogs in 1958. On the
back it says, "King Charles Spaniel. Though of much earlier origin than the
Tudors, these English toy dogs were favourites of Charles II and his Court.
They have a reputation of being gentle and affectionate pets. They stand about
10 in. high and weigh around 10 lbs. Their coats are long and glossy and their
colour may be black and tan, chestnut, or black and white and chestnut."
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Card 8(Cadet Sweets, 1958)... $9.95 each
This magnificant head study is a reprint done in 1994 of a card put out by John
Player & Sons in 1940, called Dogs Heads from Ireland. On the back it says,
"King Charles Spaniel. The origin of the King Charles Spaniel is indefinite,
but the breed has been known for centuries. In England, it was very fashionable
at the time of Charles II and James II, both of whom held it in great favour.
In those days, the King Charles Spaniel had a long muzzle, but during the last
century, breeders began to shorten this by cross-breeding -- perhaps with Pugs
-- and eventually produced the flat face. The long-muzzled type is still
preserved, however, and in this form the breed is known as the Cavalier King
Charles Spaniel. The breed was at one time used occasionally as a sporting
Spaniel, but is now kept only as a show dog or pet."
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Card 9(Players, Ireland, 1940)... SOLD OUT
This lovely card is from John Players and Sons as well. It is part of the
series done in 1929 by Arthur Wardle of head studies. On the back it says,
"King Charles Spaniel. English Toy Spaniels, now designated King Charels
Spaniels, are descended from the aristocratic pets of the court of Henry VIII,
and comprise four varieties -- Black and Tan, Ruby, Tricolour, and Blenheim.
History records that the Queen of Scots was accompanied to the scaffold by her
Toy Spaniel, while King Charles I, from whom they take their present name, was
always attended by his favourite Spaniels. The varieties differ only in colour,
the Blenheim being white and rich red, and the Tricolour, black, tan and white.
Weight 8 to 11 lbs. Height at shoulder about 8 ins."
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Card 10(Players, 1929)... SOLD OUT
This card was issued by Gallaher Cigarettes as part of their first series of
Dogs in 1936. On the back it says, "The King Charles Spaniel. It is well-known
that the King Charels Spaniel was one of the breeds favoured by King Charels II
and it got its name from this connection. The strain, however, has been much
improved since those days: more than a century ago the third Duke of
Marlborough, by breeding with a red and white Cocker Spaniel, evolved the
Blenheim, the present type of King Charles Spaniel. The Blenheim was named
after the Duke's residence and this dog is now one of the most popular of the
smaller breeds."
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Card 11(Gallaher, 1936)... $9.95 each
This is an actual photograph of Ch. Ashtonmore Barritone issued by John
Sinclair in 1938 designed to be inserted into packets of 20 cigarettes.
On the right is the same photo issued at the same time, to be inserted in the
packets of 10 cigarettes. On the back they say, "King Charles Spaniel. Ch.
Ashtonmore Barritone. Many times a winner for Best Dog in Show. This oldest
(Pure English) Toy Breed, named after Charles II, has been closely associated
wtih Royalty, the favourite of many Crowned head, and frequently the playthings
of Royal Babies. One is to be seen in the arms of the Young Prince in the
famous portrait of Queen Victoria and her children. These dogs are small,
sturdy, active and intelligent, make ideal pets, being good tempered and never
snappish. Owned by: Mrs. Raymond Mallock, 2, Preston Park Avenue, Brighton."
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Card 12 ABOVE (Sinclair Champion Dogs, 1938)... SOLD OUT
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Card 13 (Sinclair Champion Dogs, 1938)right... $6.95 each
This card was originally issued by W.D & H.O. Wills in 1914, but was reprinted
in 1987. On the back it says, "King Charles Spaniel.
This dog takes its name from King Charels II, in whose time the Toy Spaniel
reached the zenith of its popularity. These dogs were the pampered
favourites of the King and Court, and had free access to all parts of
Whitehall, even on State occasions. In intelligence and vivacity the King
Charles Spaniel is undoubtedly far in advance of the modern toy dog; it is
most aristocratic, dainty, and affectionate, and is not continually barking
at strangers. The beauty of its long silky coat amply repays all trouble spent
upon it. In colour they should be black-and-tan. The nose must be black, and
the legs should be rather short. They should weigh from 7 to 10 lbs."
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Card 15 (Wills, ORIGINAL 1914)... SOLD OUT
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Card 15X (Wills, Reprint 1987)... SOLD OUT
This lovely card is from a series of paintings by artist
Arthur Wardle. The King Charles Spaniel is No. 14 in the series
of 20 issued by John Player & Sons in 1926. The title of the
series is "Dogs by Wardle 'A' Series". The back of the card has
the following description: "English Toy Spaniels, now designated
King Charles Spaniels, are descended from the aristrocratic
pets of the court of King Henry VIII,and comprise four varieties~~
Black and Tan, Ruby, Tricolour, and Blenheim. History records
that the Queen of Scots was accompanied to the scaffold by her
Toy Spaniel; while King Charles I, from whom they take their
present name, was always attended by his favourite Spaniels.
The varieties differ only in colour, the Blenheim being white and
rich red, and the Tricolour, black, tan and white. Weight
8 to 11 lbs. Height at shoulder about 8 ins."
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Card 17 (Players 1926)... SOLD OUT
John Dwight & Co. (Dwight Soda) issued this set of 30 dog cards
in 1902! A valuable 105 YEAR OLD card, artist signed:
G. Muss Arnalt, to add to a collection. I have this one only of
this set. This card is titled 'Ruby Spaniel'. The
description on the back of the card is as follows: "Very much
on the same lines as the King Charles Spaniel with round skull,
full eyes, short nose, full muzzle, long, spaniel ears, but
in color a rich, ruby red." Additional information on the back
of the card " A set of these cards (30 in all) accumulated in
the ordinary course of buying housekeeping supplies, will form
an interesting collection."
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Card 20 (Dwight Soda 1902)... SOLD OUT
The picture on the left was produced by Service Line, Modena, Italy.
The only thing printed on the back of the card is the number 89,
a logo pertaining to Service Line and the name of the series,
"Dogs & Cats", but the book that goes with it lists it as a CKCS.
The one on the right is card 41 and much more typical for the breed.
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Card 25 (Service Line Modena Italy, 1993)left... $6.95 each
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Card 26 (Service Line Modena Italy, 1993)right... $6.95 each
H. Ellis & Co. issued these gorgeous headstudies of the King
Charles Spaniel in 1890!. Can you imagine 117 years old?
The series of 25 cards were enclosed singly in both the Bengal
Cheroots and Tiger Cigarettes put out by Ellis in Baltimore, Md.
The back of the card has the following notation:
KING CHARLES SPANIEL An Ornamental Pet Dog "In every package of Bengal Cheroots
or Tiger Cigarettes there will be one of these cards showing a
head of one of the following dogs (listing 25 dogs), correct
as to formation and color."
I have only one each of the Tiger or Bengal Card -- they are normally valued at
$124.95 each but neither is in mint condition although they are in the best
condition that I have seen from this series, so they are priced at 79.95.
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Card 27 (H. Ellis and Co. TIGER, 1890)left... SOLD OUT
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Card 28 (H. Ellis and Co. BENGAL, 1890)right... $79.95 each
Every breed deserves something really special and this is it for the Cavaliers.
This is a silk that was issued in 1910 by American Tobacco. They are incredibly
hard to maintain, so finding one in such lovely condition after 97 years is
quite an accomplishment. There is only slight freying on the two ends as you
can see. This shows a Blenheim Toy Spaniel and it is protected in a hard
plastic cover to save it from any further wear. It should be the center of any
card collection. One only.
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel SILK Card (American Tobacco Co., 1810)... SOLD OUT
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Playing Cards
Sorry, we don't have any complete sets of playing cards. These were
from collections of antique cards and there is no way of knowing how
old they are or where one might find more of them. They are certainly
a part of Cavalier King Charles Spaniel history.
This is a playing card that was issued in 1997 as part of The Famous Dogs of
the World Playing Cards by Trioview Ltd/ Heritage Toy & Game Co. Ltd. It was
printed in Belgium. The back has a simple yellow and brown pattern on it.
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Playing Card 1... SOLD OUT
This playing card was issued in 1996 by U.S. Games Systems, Inc. It was printed
in Belgium and the lovely illustrations were done by Tomas Markevicius as part
of the Dogs of the World Card Collection. The lovely Cavalier is issued as the
two of clubs. To the right is a copy of the back of the cards from this set.
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Playing Card 2... SOLD OUT
This is a playing card that was probably issued about 4 years ago. The back
has a blue and white pattern on it.
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Playing Card 3... $4.95 each
This unique artwork card was probably produced in the early 1950's. It shows a
lady sitting at her vanity with her little spaniel sitting on the bench with
her. I love finding unusual items for the different breeds and this is one of
my favorites.
The card on the right is also artwork, this time of Lady Hamilton. I do not have
a full deck of either of these designs, unfortunately.
Playing Card 4 or 5 -- $4.95 -- The pair can be ordered together for $6.95
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Playing Card 4... $4.95 each
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Playing Card 5... $4.95 each
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Playing Card 4 and 5(pair)... $6.95 each
This card was printed by a Japanese Company. I don't know who
might have posed for this picture, but isn't is appropriate for
the King Charles Spaniel to be on the seven of hearts? He is
now decidedly a dog of luxury.
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Playing Card 6... $5.95 each
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Cigar Band
This Cigar Band was issued in Holland by Senator Cigars as part of a collectable
set of dog breeds.
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Cigar Band... $6.95 each
