English 19th Century Porcelain Dog Figures - Types Makers Dates / Book

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DOGS IN ENGLISH PORCELAIN OF THE 19TH CENTURY
by Dennis Rice, Antique Collector’s Club, England, 2002.
Over 200 color photographs with identifying captions highlight this beautiful book on china dogs. “This is the first book to be published devoted exclusively to porcelain dogs produced in the country during the 19th century.  It considers the individual breeds represented in the medium – from greyhounds to dachshunds – and discusses at length the history and output of the porcelain factories producing these collectible figures, together with remarks on significant features relating to medium and decoration, and factory-by-factory details of all recorded models.”
This comprehensive book pictures and identifies porcelain dogs and their makers including greyhounds, pugs, poodles, spaniels, setters and pointers, Dalmatians, mastiffs, foxhounds, sheepdogs, Indian hare dogs, Newfoundlands, salukis, Terriers, wolf dogs, and more.  Makers include Rockingham, Derby, Chamberlain Worcester, Minton, Copeland and Garrett, Copeland, Davenport, Samuel Alcock, Charles Bournes, Lloyd Shelton, Madeley, Dudson and other unidentified Staffordshire factories.  The book does NOT include pricing information.
8.7” x 11” hardback with dust cover in very good condition.  185 pages.
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