A Cofton Collection card. These cards were originally isssued in 1963,
in three different series. The cards were re-issued in 1988, in a
reprint of 1963. This card is number 2 in the 3rd series of the
reprints. I have not see any of the original series. The back of
the card has a minute decription of the various and sundry items Cofton
buys and sells.
Springer Spaniel Card 1(Cofton Collections 3rd series reprint, 1988)... $4.95 each
Another Cofton Collections card, this time number 12 from the second
series reprints issued in 1988.
Springer Spaniel Card 2(Cofton Collections 2nd series reprint, 1988)... $4.95 each
ENGLISH SPRINGER SPANIEL
This nice painting was issued by Wills Tobacco in 1937 and inserted
in their small packages of Wild Woodbine cigarettes. On the back
of the card:
"A splendid, all-round, dual-purpose gundog. Skull well developed,
clearly defined depression between eyes; long, lean and square
muzzle, powerful jaw. Dark hazel eyes of medium size. Low-set
ears, moderately long and wide. Strong, muscular neck. Body of
medium lenght, well ribbed. Deep, well-developed chest. Powerful
hindquarters, wide and fully developed. Well-set tail, carried
low and nicely fringed. Legs straight and strong, nicely feathered.
Feet not too small. Coat dense, flat or slightly waved, but never
curly. Colour: liver-and-white or black-and-white or either of
these colours with tan markings preferred. Weight about 40 lb."
Springer Spaniel Card 3(Wills Dogs, 1937)... $4.95 each
"These cards were issued by The British Automatic Company Ltd. in 1953. There
were three different series of 32 cards each. This card came from the first series.
The cards were obtained from weighing machines for the cost of one penny. The
fronts of the cards have an artist-drawn picture of a 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."
Springer Spaniel Card 4(British Automatic, 1953)... $4.95 each
SPRINGER SPANIEL Pattreiouex Photogrraphers issued these cards in
1939 for enclosure in Senior Service Cigarettes. The following
is shown on the back of the card: "The Springer is an excellent dog for
the man who shoots occasionally. In any event he is a good all round dog." GENERAL HINTS "DISTEMPER (2). The first symptom of
distemper is uaually diarrhoea; if this appears take the pup's
temperature. Normal is 101.3 degrees. If the temperature is
high, give an aperient and an emetic and then send for the vet.
Feed only on milk and keep him warm indoors. Disinfect his box
with a mixture of eucalyptus and turpentine in equal parts."
Springer Spaniel Card 4X(Pattreiouex Photographs, 1939)... $5.95 each
Described by LADY KITTY RITSON The SPRINGER SPANIEL
Carreras Ltd. issued this photograph of the child and Springer
under the title of 'Dogs & Friend' in 1936. The subjects are not
identified. The back of the card has the following:
"This Springer Spaniel has won 28 Challenge Certificates. A gun
dog, according to Kennel Club rules, has also to win at Field
Trials before it can boast of the title of "Champion". When a
dog has accomplished this he is what is known as a "dual" champion.
All Spaniels originally came from Spain, and their name is a
corruption of the word, and all breeds of Spaniels are related
to each other. The Springer was one of the earliest varieties.
Most Spaniels are even-tempered and obedient."
Springer Spaniel Card 5(Carreras Dogs and Friend, 1936)... $5.95 each
Bassett Candy put out this set of cards titled 'Popular Dogs' in 1967.
Shown on the back of the card: "THE ENGLISH SPRINGER SPANIEL
--is renowned for its ability as a gun dog, because of its handy
size. The English Springer is described as being a combination
of beauty and utility. His body is well-ribbed up to a strong
loin and is of medium length. The coat is preferred in the following
colours--liver and white, black and white, or with tan markings.
They average approximately 20" in height and weigh approximately
50 lbs."
Springer Spaniel Card 6(Bassett Candy, 1967)... $4.95 each
This headstudy is from a series of cards enclosed singly in every
package of Amaran Tea in 1965. On the reverse side of the card:
ENGLISH SPRINGER SPANIEL
"Before fire-arms were used, the Springer was employed to flush game
which was then caught with a net, falcon or Greyhound. The head
should be long and clean cut, with a nicely rounded skull; the
muzzle should be square and the jaw strong, the ears set fairly
low and the eyes hazel in colour, soft and with an intelligent
expression."
Springer Spaniel Card 7(Amaran Tea, 1965)... $4.95 each
What an awesome colored photgraph put out in 1996 by a company called
Service Line in Modena, Italy. The subjects are not identified.
The back of the card has number of the card in the series titled
Dogs & Cats.
Springer Spaniel Card 8(Service Line Modena Italy, 1996)... $4.95 each
Edited by Stanley Dangerfield Photographed by C. M. Cooke ENGLISH SPRINGER SPANIEL Another tea card, this time from
Hornimans Tea issued in 1961 and enclosed singly in their 1/4 lb. packets of tea.
A lovely photo, again not identified. The back of the card has the following:"He has the privilege of long
descent, coming from the old springer Spaniel that once
started birds for the net. One of the most useful of gun dogs
because of his handy size, approximately twice the weight of the
Cocker. Is the highest on the leg and the raciest of all land
Spaniels, standing about 20" high at the shoulder with an
approximate weight of 50 lbs. Usual colours liver and white,
black and white, or either of these with tan markings."
Springer Spaniel Card 9(Hornimans Tea, 1961)... $4.95 each
ENGLISH SPRINGER SPANIEL These cards were to be issued
originally in 1940. However, due to the paper shortage during
World war II only a few were issued and have been made part of collections.
If we could obtain an
original they would be expensive. The card pictured here is
from the series 'Dogs Heads(Eire)-Reprint of 1940' issued in 1994.
The following is on the back of the card: "Among Spaniels the Springer
is a favourite with field trial enthusiasts and is second to the
Cocker in popularity as a show dog. The breed was used first to
"spring" game which was to be netted or else pursued by hawks or
greyhounds, and it grew in popularity when the shooting of game
became common. The breed's exact origin is unknown beyond the
fact that it can be traced to the early Springing Spaniels, but
many authorities agree that some of the other Spaniels, have
orginated from it. Fast and enduring, the Springer is used by
many sportsmen as a general help for nearly all kinds of
shooting."
Springer Spaniel Card 11(Players Dogs Heads Eire reproduction, 1994)... $5.95 each
English Springer Spaniel.
Players & Sons issued this full body pose by artist Arthur Wardle
in 1931. A nice review of the Springer is shown on the back:
"The English Springer Spaniel, the general utility dog of the Spaniel
family, is really the old Norfolk Spaniel modernised. In recent
years he has gained more popularity in the field, on the show bench
and as a companion. He is a powerful dog of symmetrical build, and
a wonderful worker with the gun, usually capturing most of the honours
at Field Trials. Colours; black and tan, liver and tan, black, liver,
black, tan and white,liver and white, liver, tan and white,lemon
and white and roans. Height about 15 1/2 in. Weight: 45-50 lb."
Springer Spaniel Card 12(Players Dogs full length, 1931)... $6.95 each
SPRINGER SPANIEL. CH. ROUNDWOOD LASS.
John Sinclair Ltd. issued these Champion Dogs a Series of real
photos in 1938. A revue of the the shown chmpion is shown on the
back of the card: "At 10 months old gained her first Championship. Has been Champion
in England, Wales, Ireland and Scotland, under the Kennel Club's
most promment Judges, Cruft's 1936, won 50 gns. Trophy for
Best English Springer, Cruft's, 1937, won same Trophy for second
year in succession. The Dixon-Johnson Trophy for Best English
Springer Spaniel, also Glasgow Championship Show, 1937 and
Leceister, 1937. Has won 16 Challenge Certificates, and is four
years old." Owned by: Mrs. S. H. Till. Ipswich.
Springer Spaniel Card 13(Sinclair Champion Dogs, 1938)... $6.95 each
ENGLISH SPRINGER SPANIEL A nice headstudy by artist Peter Beigel and
issued by Players for enclosure in their small packages(10 to a package)
of cigarettes in 1940. A description of the Springer Spaniel is shown
on the back of the card: "The English Springer is generally
regarded as the best general-purpose gun-dog. The Kennel Club
did not recognise it as a separate breed until 1902; until then
it had been known as the Norfolk Spaniel. This strong, handsome
and intelligent dog is becoming increasingly popular both in the
field and on the show bench, and is an outstanding performer in
Field Trials. The name Springer is a reminder that the dog was
originally used to "Spring" or flush game for netting or hawking.
This Spaniel varies in colour, but is usually black and white or
liver and white."
Springer Spaniel Card 15(Players Dogs Heads, 1940)... $7.95 each
English Springer. Players also issued these cards (Scenic Background)
and much earlier than the headstudy above, in 1925. On the reverse
side of the card: "The English Springer
is really the old Norfolk Spaniel modernised, and is the general utility dog of the
Spaniel family. He is of symmetrical build, powerful, and a wonderful
worker with the gun, uaually capturing most of the honours at
Field Trials. As a show dog and companion he is also a great
favourite. He has a flat, or slightly waved, dense, weather resisting,
silky coat. Various colours are admissible--black, tan and white,
liver and white, lemon and white, roan, liver and tan, &c.
Weight from 40 to 50 lbs. Height at shoulder 15 1/2 ins."
Springer Spaniel Card 16(Players Scenic, 1925)... $7.95 each
THE ENGLISH SPRINGER SPANIEL Gallaher Tobacco issued these nice
paintings by artist Mabel Gear in 1936. Shown on the back of the card:
"The English Springer Spaniel,
though a large type is one of the many sporting Spaniel breeds
which must have come from the same source. According to one
eminent authority the Spaniel originated in Spain and was used
to "start" game; the name "Springer" indicates that the object
of this particular breed was not to spring on the game, but to
disturb the birds so that they sprang, to be either netted or shot.
This dog has remarkable eyesight and an uncanny sense of smell;
it makes an excellent guard and companion."
Springer Spaniel Card 17(Gallaher Dogs A Series, 1936)... $9.95 each
This series of 25 wonderful 'Champion Dogs' was issued by
Ardath Cork and State Express Cigarettes in 1934.
The back of the card is shown to the left and describes the conformation
of the Springer Spaniel of that era.
Springer Spaniel Card 18(Ardath Champion Dogs, 1934)... $9.95 each
THE SPRINGER SPANIEL This card was issued by Godfrey
Phillips in 1939. It is titled "Our Dogs" it is card 28 of a series of 36.
This is what is typed on the back of the card "A good sport
doggie and retrieves well, and is a good companion."
Springer Spaniel Card 19(Godfrey Phillips OUR DOGS, 1939)... $14.95 each
"OUR DOGS" THE SPRINGER SPANIEL A single head study on
this card by Phillips in 1939. "A good sports dog,
retrieves well, and is a good companion."
Springer Spaniel Card 20(Godfrey Phillips OUR DOGS, 1939)... $14.95 each
ENGLISH SPRINGER SPANIEL This colorful card was issued by
Hignett Tobacco in 1936. Shown on the reverse: "The advent of this
variety as a show and field dog may be traced to William Arkwrigh, who
promoted the first Spaniel Trials in 1899, though references to
the Springer Spaniel may be found in 17th-century writings.
The word "springer" comes from the breed's habit of springing at
its game when flushing it. This variety is thought to be the
oldest Spaniel, and its origin and that of the English Setter
may be closely allied. Among Spaniels it is second in popularity
to the Cocker as a show dog, but appears in larger numbers at
trials."
Springer Spaniel Card 21(Hignett Dogs, 1936)... $19.95 each
Welsh Springer Spaniels Cards
A Cofton Collection card from the 3rd series of reprints issued in 1988.
The originals of these series (1, 2 and 3) were issued in 1963. The
back of the card has a brief listing of the various and sundry
items to buy or sell.
Welsh Springer Spaniel Card 1(Cofton Collections 3rd series reprint, 1988) ... $4.95 each
A great headstudy from a company called Service Line in Modena, Italy.
The back of the card shows the number (31) and the title of the series,
'Dogs & Cats'.
Welsh Springer Spaniel Card 2(Service Line Modena Italy, 1996) ... $4.95 each
WELSH SPRINGER Pattreiouex Photographers issued these nice photographs
for enclosure in Senior Service cigarettes in 1939. Shown on the back
of the card: "The Welsh Springer is red and white, which is
also the traditional colour of the English Springer. It is an
excellent dog." GENERAL HINTS SELECTING A PUP (3). "If a pup in the litter
refuses to make friends with the stranger (yourself) ask the
breeder to play with it. If it won't make friends with strangers,
yet likes a rough game with Master, it will make a 'one man dog'.
If it whimpers or loses its temper in the game, try another.
The game is also a good test for activity."
Welsh Springer Spaniel Card 3(Pattreiouex Photographs, 1939)... $5.95 each
"JUDY" (Welsh Springer Spaniel) Wills cigarettes
issued these 'Puppies by Dawson' originally in 1940. Only a few were
issued due to the paper shortage during World War II and those are
now in collectors hands only. If they were available today they would
be in the neighborhood of $400.00 each. Then in 1990 'authorized
reproductions' were issued. This card is one of the reproductions. The
back has the following narrative by the artist Lucy Dawson: "Judy" spent
the day with me alone at my studio, and we became great friends
even in so short a time. I hope to renew her friendship very
soon, as she was a charming model and a perfect little lady--very
pretty with her silky gold and white coat. She didn't mind being
left with me--I think she approved of the visit."
Welsh Springer Spaniel Card 5(Wills Puppies by Dawson reissue, 1990)... $5.95 each
Welsh Springer Spaniel. Players & Sons issued this set of
50 cards with drawings by artist Arthur Wardle in 1931. Shown on
the back of the card: "These red and white Spaniels
may be described as enlarged Cockers, but with less feathering
and short ears. The Welsh springer was recognised by the Kennel
Club as a separate variety in 1902. He is a symmetrical, compact,
strong, merry and very active dog, not stilty, and obviously
built for endurance and activity. His coat should be flat and
thick and of a nice silky texture, never curly or waved.
Colour: only red and white. The uniformity of colour and its
irregular distribution give him quite a picturesque appearance.
Height about 12 in. Weight: 35--40 lb."
Welsh Springer Spaniel Card 6(Players Dogs full length, 1931)... $6.95 each
WELSH SPRINGER SPANIEL Gallaher Ltd. issued this second series of
48 cards with paintings by artist Mabel Gear in 1938. The reverse
side of the card has the following: "The Welsh Springer is not one
of the commonest spaniel, but is certainly one of the most attractive.
His invariable red and white colouring, his legs well proportioned
to his body, his domed intelligent head combine to give him a
sprightly and handsome appearance. He is certainly a very old
breed and has been bred true in Wales for centuries. His nature
is lively, and he has the intelligence, faithfulness and endurance
common to all spaniels."
Welsh Springer Spaniel Card 7(Gallaher Dogs 2nd Series, 1938)... $9.95 each
"OUR PUPPIES"
THE WELSH SPRINGER SPANIEL
"The Welsh Springer has activity, courage and endurance. Closely
resembles the English Springer, but is always red and white in colour.'
Welsh Springer Spaniel Card 8(Godfrey Phillips OUR PUPPIES, 1936)... $14.95 each
WELSH SPRINGER SPANIEL " A breed whose popularity is
chiefly confined to Wales, the Welsh Springer probably comes from
the same stock as did the English Springer, and was known in Wales
as a shooting dog for generations before it was placed on the
Kennel Club Register in 1902. In size it is between the Cocker
and the English Springer, but its colour is restricted to rich
dark red and white. It rarly appears at English shows, except
the larger Championship events, but it has quite a large following
in Wales,where it used to be known as the "Starter."
Welsh Springer Spaniel Card 9(Hignett Dogs, 1936)... $19.95 each
Springer Spaniels 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 Springer Spaniel history.
Springer Spaniel Playing Card... $3.95 each
Springer Spaniels Post Cards
Springer Spaniel Post Card 2... $5.95 each
Springer Spaniel Post Card 3... $5.95 each
Springer Spaniel Post Card 4... $5.95 each
Springer Spaniel Post Card 5... $5.95 each
Springer Spaniel Post Card 6... $5.95 each
Springer Spaniel Post Card 7... $5.95 each
Springer Spaniel Envelopes
An artists rendition of a lovely Springer Spaniel on the special envelope
from Russia. A rare find and one of a kind.
Springer Spaniel Envelope from Russia... $4.95 each
Springer Spaniel Book Mark
Springer Spaniel Book Mark... $9.95 each
* We can take visa, mastercard, discover or PayPal. We try to keep
all cards in stock, so we probably have the ones that you are looking
for.
Truly one of the cheapest unique treats for yourself or a friend (great for
club trophies as well!)
* It is absolutely true that you will often find some of these cards at very
reasonable prices. On the other hand, if
you add in the gas, hours, and hassles that it has taken to find them, you may
find it easier to just get them from us while we have them :*) I don't always
count on getting more in the near future. I get them when I can find them and
the stock is not always constant.
* I do have other breeds available. Let me know and perhaps I can do a page for
your breed.
~*~ Francie Stull ~*~
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