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OverviewOver 700 color photos display the ceramic dogs produced by potters of England's famous Staffordshire district during the Victorian era. They include King Charles Spaniels, Whippets, Bull Mastiffs, Poodles, St. Bernards, and many others. Among the figures are dogs alone, and with men, women, and children engaged in a variety of pursuits._x000D_Histories for potteries known to produce Staffordshire dogs are presented, including James Dudson, the Par-Kent Factory, Poole and Unwin, Ridgway and Robey, and Sampson-Smith. Instruction on differentiating original antique Staffordshire dogs from modern reproduction are provided. The various decorative treatments used on these popular dogs over the decades are also discussed. Value codes are provided in every caption. AUTHOR: Adrian and Nicholas Harding are dealers and collectors of Victorian Staffordshire ceramics, including figures. Both write and lecture widely on the subject from their base in Tunbridge Wells, England. Full Product DetailsAuthor: A. & N. Harding , N. HardingPublisher: Schiffer Publishing Ltd Imprint: Schiffer Publishing Ltd Weight: 1.406kg ISBN: 9780764324567ISBN 10: 076432456 Pages: 248 Publication Date: 19 June 2006 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Out of stock The supplier is temporarily out of stock of this item. It will be ordered for you on backorder and shipped when it becomes available. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationAdrian and Nicholas Harding are dealers and collectors of Victorian Staffordshire ceramics, including figures. Both write and lecture widely on the subject from their base in Tunbridge Wells, England. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |