Lot 148 , Four Grainger Lee & Co. porcelain figures of dogs, c.1820-37, L. 8.2cm -14cm, slight faults

Four Grainger Lee & Co. porcelain figures of dogs, c.1820-37, comprising an Indian Hare dog with brown fur, the remaining in gilt and white - a recumbent Indian Hare dog, a recumbent terrier and a standing terrier sniffing a rat, all impressed 'GRAINGER LEE & Co. WORCESTER', L. 8.2cm -14cm, slight faults
Estimate £200-300

cf. Dennis G. Rice, Dogs in English Porcelain of the 19th century, colour plates 208, 209, 221 and 222.

The Indian Hare dog has restoration to its right ear, some heavy carzing to the base and glue residue to the edge of the foot.
The recumbent Hare dog has restoration to both ears and some wear to the gilding. The terrier has chips to both ears and some finze crazing to the glaze. The figure of a terrier and rat has been broken off the base at its three feet re-attched and restored around the paws and immediate area. There are visible restored plug holes underneath (to old rivet holes?) The mouse's front legs have been restored.


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Sold for £550