CIRCA 1900, BLUE STENCILLED MARKS
Details
A PAIR OF ST. CLEMENT FAIENCE MODELS OF BRINDLE BULLDOGS
Circa 1900, blue stencilled marks
Modelled seated to left and right and with contemporary glass eyes, their coats sponged in brown, grey and ochre, wearing collars tied with bells and inscribed M/SR. L COMTE and M. LE GENERAL, each with one repaired hind leg, one with restored muzzle and repaired head, one with replacement eye, both with other chips and flakes, each with printed label MORTLOCK 203 & 204 OXFORD STREET 31 ORCHARD ST W, with remains of further label PO 2..
20¾in. (30cm.) high (2)
Circa 1900, blue stencilled marks
Modelled seated to left and right and with contemporary glass eyes, their coats sponged in brown, grey and ochre, wearing collars tied with bells and inscribed M/SR. L COMTE and M. LE GENERAL, each with one repaired hind leg, one with restored muzzle and repaired head, one with replacement eye, both with other chips and flakes, each with printed label MORTLOCK 203 & 204 OXFORD STREET 31 ORCHARD ST W, with remains of further label PO 2..
20¾in. (30cm.) high (2)
Provenance
Acquired by John, 4th Marquess of Bute (1881-1947).