Lot 123 , A pair of Derby porcelain figures of seated pug dogs, c.1830, modelled by Edward Keys, H. 8cm

A pair of Derby porcelain figures of seated pug dogs, c.1830, modelled by Edward Keys, each seated on rectangular bases, inscribed red Derby mark, H. 8cm
Estimate £100-150

cf. Dennis G. Rice, Dogs in English Porcelain of the 19th century, colour plate 25.

Both have some fine crazing to the glaze all over, the example looking to its right has a small splinter chip to the back of its left ear and some slight wear to the gilding, a very small glaze flake to the green mound base, otherwise in good condition. The example facing to its left has some wear to the gilding on the collar, some minute nicks to both ears and some wear to gilding around the base, otherwise in good condition.


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Sold for £320