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Dog – Yellow Ware Mastiff
| Categories | Ceramics/Porcelain Figural |
| Type | dog |
| Material | Earthenware |
| Manufacturer | Undetermined |
| Origin | England |
| Date or Era | 1860 - 1870 |
| Measuring | 7” x 7” x 3 ¾” |
An imposing Bull Mastiff dog, with some gold trim, watches over this 19th century yellowware inkstand. The central bowl for writing implements has an embossed crest design. Above the bowl is a hole to hold a pen. On the sides are an inkwell with lid and a sander.
“Yellowware, or yellow ware, is a type of earthenware named after its yellow appearance given to it by the clay used for its production. Originating in the United Kingdom in the late 18th century, it was also produced in the eastern United States from the late 1820s.” – Wikipedia
Estimated value: $300
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