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A pen holder
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A pen holder
modelled as a spaniel and pups group, the adult spaniel seated on its haunches to the right, holding a basket of flowers in its mouth, a pup seated on its back, another recumbent at its feet, on blue shaped gilt-line base, circa 1855 (some flaking to enamels) -- 17cm. high See illustration
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No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.
Lot Essay
Cf. Clive Mason Pope, A-Z Of Staffordshire Dogs A Potted History (1990), p. 83, fig. 15.