Derby figure of a sporting dog early 19th century

Reference: 6810

Dated: c. 1815 Derby

Antique Staffordshire pottery figure in pearlware with enamel colors of a sporting dog at work. The inspiration for the modelling of this figure is from an engraved print featured in Rural Sports magazine of the famous dog Dash in the late 18th century.

Dimensions: 4.00 inch wide 7.00 inch high

Medium: English porcelain

Current Condition Some restoration

Provenance: Collection in West of England

Literature: Myrna Schkolne Book, People,Passions,Pastimes and Pleasures..Staffordshire figures 1810-35
Page 223 illustrates several figures of dogs.

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