ANTIQUE STAFFORDSHIRE POTTERY FIGURE OF A BEGGING DOG EARLY 19TH CENTURY

Reference: 1165

Dated: c. 1820 Staffordshire England

Antique Staffordshire pottery pearlware figure in enamel colours of a begging dog on a cushion base. This is a rare figure loaded with appeal.

Dimensions: 3.00 inch high

Medium: Staffordshire pearlware pottery

Current Condition Two paws re-attached, professional invisible restoration

Literature: Myrna Schkolne Chapter 11 People,Passions,Pastimes and Pleasures. Staffordshire Figures 1810-35. This illuminating chapter details the significance and social relevance of performing animals in the late 18th century and early 19th century period in England, many different figures and figure groups are featured.

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