STAFFORDSHIRE FIGURE OF A DOG HOLDING A BAG IN HIS MOUTH

Reference: 5703

Dated: 1815 to 1825 Staffordshire

Antique Staffordshire figure of standing dog modelled holding a bag in his mouth.
The figure is modelled with bocage decoration..
There is wonderful comedy and appeal to this rare figure.

Dimensions: 5.50 inch high

Medium: antique staffordshire pearlware figures pottery ceramic

Literature: Myrna Schkolne in her book People,Passions,Pastimes and Pleasures devotes chapter 22 explaining the significance of dog figures in the 1810-35 period.

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