Rare Staffordshire Porcelain Ornament c1840

Description

Heading :  A Rare Staffordshire Porcelain Ornament
Date : 1835-1845
Period : Victoria
Marks :None
Origin : Staffordshire. England. Possibly Samuel Alcock
Pattern : A french poodle confronting a cat from within a kennel
Condition : Very good.
Restoration: There is some restoration to the dogs tail
Dimensions : Base 11.2cm length . height 6.4cm
Weight : 182 grams

References: Cats In English Porcelain Of The 19th Century– D.G Rice plate 6

Eric Knowles Comments. This is the first time that I can recall seeing such a composition. Staffordshire dogs seated upon cushions or supported by tree stumps are relatively common. This is quite charming