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Dog – Yellow Ware Retriever
| Categories | Ceramics/Porcelain Figural |
| Type | dog |
| Material | Earthenware |
| Markings | Number “12” impressed on the bottom |
| Manufacturer | Undetermined |
| Origin | England |
| Date or Era | 1860 - 1870 |
| Measuring | 6 ¾” x 4” x 4” |
An alert retriever dog watches over this 19th century yellowware inkstand. In front of him are two holes for pens. On either side is an inkwell with a lid. The base is adorned with heraldic shields and exotic birds. Most of the gilt remains throughout the piece.
“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: $200
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