Time Dances By - Pug Figurines

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PP383	CLASSY STAFFORDSHIRE PUG DOG ( Victorian Staffordshire Porcelain Pug Dog ): Though I have collected pugs for over 30 years, we didn’t open “Time Dances By” to sell pugs until 2000 and I found I really knew very little about Staffordshire Pugs. >From my research I learned they were made in small shops in Staffordshire, starting in the late 1800’s and often decorated by children. They weren’t made for the export market – like the German pugs – but made for the mantles of ordinary Englishmen and often called “comforters”. Thanks to Queen Victoria – and by extension Staffordshire – dogs became part of English Victorian families. They only had to earn their keep by giving love and joy – just as our pugs today. Thus their molding and decoration aren’t as perfect as the German pugs, but they have their own sweet quality. Staffordshires have been called the last great cottage industry. This pug is slip cast (hollow) and has nice detail in the molding and decoration. He dates from the late Victorian era, wearing the classical golden bell decorated collar. He has a very light fawn colored coat – hard to appreciate in my photos. Condition: Very good. As mentioned above Staffordshires are not perfect and you can see several small defects in the glaze and a small crease in the back of his head – all original to the pug, no damage. Much of the gold is missing from his bells, almost always true of antique pugs. Size: 5 3/8" high, 4 3/4" long, 2 3/4" deep.	$200.00
PP484	ORIENTAL PLEASURE ( Antique Chinese Celadon Porcelain Pug Dog ): I have no Antique Oriental Pugs in my personal collection, but a few collectors have indicated to me an interest in them. Because of that, I have started to visit the Oriental Antique dealers on our buying trips. I have to admit, I don’t care for most. They tend to be little “blobs” without much character – but I fell in love with this pug pup. He looks so happy and that makes me happy. (After all, what are pugs for but to give us pleasure – and vice versa.) This charming Antique Chinese Pug was made for the export trade in the 1800’s. He was made using a type of Chinese porcelain with a grayish-green glaze called “Celadon”. Condition: Excellent. The small dark spot on his head is in the glaze. Size: 4 3/8” long, 3 3/8” high, 1 1/4” wide.	$200.00
PP362 A & B	AVORDABLE CLASSIC PUGS ( Antique Staffordshire Porcelain Pug Dogs ): This handsome pair of Antique Staffordshire Pugs represents just 1 of 3 style pugs listed in “A-Z of Staffordshire Dogs” by Clive Mason Pope. This particular pug comes in 2 sizes and this is the larger. They were made in small shops in Staffordshire, starting in the mid 1800’s and often decorated by children. They weren’t made for the export market – like the German pugs – but made for the mantles of ordinary Englishmen and often called “comforters”. Anthony Oliver, in his book on Staffordshires, said “Staffordshire Figures were the last genuine folk art produced in Britain.” OK, why – you must be asking – are these pugs (generally worth $1200 - $1600 for a pair) so inexpensive? Simple! I made the mistake of buying them from one fuzzy picture on ebay and I won’t pass on my financial foolishness to you. You have to admit they look great, but there are a few flaws. Upon receipt I noticed a roughened area down both sides and the chest of the pug on the left. I got out my trusty “black” light and found these were repairs and the fawn backs of both pugs have been re-painted. The right pug has a firing crack under the left haunch. (See photos) Despite these flaws, this pair will make a great addition to your pug collection for a very reasonable price. Size: 6 3/4” high, 7” long, 3” deep.	$200.00 For The Pair
PP386	MATCH-LESS PUG ( Antique Bisque Porcelain Pug Match Holder ): This pug is missing the matches (or toothpicks) from his basket, but it would look lovely filled with a bouquet of small flowers, or – more to my taste – jelly beans. This is a charming piece and not one that I have seen before. My guess is that he is German, made by the same porcelain company that makes the bisque Pug & Spitz pieces that I have. Both the pug and the basket are nicely molded and hand painted. Bisque porcelain has only the initial firing, giving it a soft appearing finish. Because they don’t have the harder, more durable glaze, many have dings and scratches. This one is in remarkably good shape. Condition: Excellent. Size: 4 3/4” high, 3 3/4” wide, 2 1/2” deep.	$90.00
PP181	CLASSIC VICTORIAN STAFFORDSHIRE PUG ( Antique English Staffordshire Porcelain Pug Dog ):19th Century Staffordshire Porcelain Pug Dogs are rare. Clive Mason Pope’s "A-Z of Staffordshire Dogs" pictures only 3 different pugs (pp. 144 & 145), with this style pug and its glass eyes my personal favorite. (Photo from book included.) He dates them circa 1880. Small potteries in the English county of Staffordshire started making large numbers of King Charles Spaniels, Queen Victoria’s favorite, in the 1830’s. Other breeds soon followed. They were known as "comforters". Unlike most Staffordshire dogs, these pugs are beautifully molded with great detail. They sport gilded collars and gilt highlights in the grass between their legs. Glass eyes were first used in Staffordshire dogs in the 1860’s and they quickly became the most highly sought after. These are the only Staffordshire Pugs with glass eyes. Condition: Good. There are 2 sizeable chips on the bottom which show a little from the back, but not from the front – see photos. (That is the reason this pug is more affordable than most you see of this style.) There is wear of the gold highlights. Size: 12" high, 10 1/2" long, 4 3/4" deep.	$350.00
PB018	DOES IT BITE? ( Vintage Christine Baldwin Bronze Pug Dog ): This charming, beautifully sculpted bronze pug is eyeing that turtle with a mixture of curiosity and suspicion. The talented California sculptor, Christine Baldwin, captured this pug’s body language and the look on his face to perfection in this 1982 bronze. The pug - and the turtle - are posed on a lovely marble base covered by felt on the bottom. Baldwin is famous for her bronze dog sculptures – of all breeds. She executes them using the lost wax process. This beauty is quite heavy and substantial, so it will be stable and look great on your end table or coffee table. Your cat can’t knock it over. Condition: Excellent. Size: The pug is 4” tall, 3 1/4” long. The bronze base is 4 1/2” long, 2 3/4” wide, 3/8” high. (The turtle is 1” long.)The marble base is 5 3/4” long, 4” wide, 7/8” high. The total height is 5 1/4”..	$390.00
PB059	A LOG LUGGING PUG ( Vienna Bronze Pug Dog ): Who said pugs aren’t working dogs? Look how this sturdy little fellow is flexing his muscles to pull the cart of logs. Of course, the look on his face says he’s not too happy about it and he’d rather be playing. He is nicely molded and decorated by Petri Bronzen of Vienna and bears their hallmark. Condition: Excellent. Size: 1 1/2" high, 1 3/4" long.	$100.00
PP234	GOLDEN PUG PUPS ( Antique Porcelain Pug Dog ): I’m not sure, but I think this pug mom with the golden pups was a “fairing” piece – probably made in Germany and handed out as a prize at an English Fair. They were common in the late 19^th and early 20^th Centuries, but now have become quite collectable. I’ve seen these pugs before, but most had repaired legs due to their delicacy. These are real prizes! Condition: Excellent. Some of the gold paint rubbed of pups & mom’s collar bells, as is the case for most antique pugs. Size: 2 1/8” high, 2 3/4” long.	$55.00
PB093	SEEING THE SIGHTS ( Vintage Vienna Bronze Pug Dog & French Bulldog ): I’m not sure, but I think this type of conveyance was used along the English and European boardwalks by the seaside. I’d like to think that this is an English Pug being pushed by a French Bulldog (only fitting) as he sees the sites at Brighton Beach. The Viennese, who made these dogs, started “humanizing” them in the early 20^th Century. I’ve called this one “Vintage”, by which I generally mean between the 1920’s and 1950’s. If I saw such a piece in such good condition at a show or shop, I’d expect it to cost $250 - $300. I thought the same when I bought it on-line. After all, both dogs have the yellow or orange eyes seen in the older bronzes. Stupid me! The French Bulldog and most of the “cycle taxi” do appear to be vintage, with the more detailed molding and old type decoration – but when I got the piece, it was obvious the Pug and the blue of the wheels had been re-painted. Though it is still a charming piece, the value is significantly reduced – and you can be the recipient of that reduction. Condition: Excellent, but pug and wheels have been re-painted. Size: 3 1/4” long, 1 3/4” high, 1 1/4” deep. Both dogs are 1 1/2” high.	$125.00
PP209 A & B	ITALIAN ORIENTAL PUGS ( Porcelain Pug Dogs ): These large decorative pugs have the appearance of Oriental Pug figurines – often different from the typical Western Pug – including the lack of a curled tail. However, like many recently made reproductions of Antique Pugs, these were made in Italy – with “Italy” printed on the base. They are nice sized, unusual (this is the only pair I’ve seen), interesting and relatively inexpensive. A nice pair of pugs to add to your collection or to display alone on your bookshelf. Posed to display. Condition: Excellent. Size: 9” high, 7” long, 4” deep.	ON HOLD!
PP261A & B	ANXIOUS ANTICIPATION ( Pair of Vintage Porcelain Pug Dogs ): All pug owners are very familiar with the look on the faces of this handsome pair of Porcelain Pugs. It may be food, a new toy, a little loving, walk time or play time - but something good is coming into these pug’s lives. I don’t really know the history of these pugs, nor have I seen any like them. They have the coloring and golden bells of Victorian Pugs, but I think they were probably made in the early 20th Century. They are certainly modeled in the style of the famous Staffordshire Pug Pairs - made for mantle display. And they are large enough to show well. You can see they are not mirror images in either molding or decoration. Condition: Excellent. They are slip cast with the only minor defect a small firing crack seen just above the tail of the pug on the right - along with some wear of the gilt painted bells - always seen in older pugs. Size: 6 5/8” high, 5 1/2” long, 3” deep.	$50.00 For the pair
PP521	THAT FEELS SOOO GOOD ( Meissen Porcelain Pug Dog ): The only thing better than scratching yourself is getting a good scratching by mom or dad. I like most Meissen Pugs, but I particularly like those that display some action. And this is one of my favorites. Though I can’t prove it, I suspect this pug was originally molded by Johann Joachim Kaendler in the 18th Century. He was Meissen’s most famous of many great artists and was known for the sense of action he gave to his animals. Most Meissen Pugs are standing or seated in a stationary pose. Meissen pugs are made from the original 18th & 19th Century molds which were hidden by loyal Meissen workers during WWII. They continue to be made to this day of the finest hard past porcelain by some of the world’s best porcelain artists – thus maintaining their quality and their value. And adding to this pug’s beauty and value are the 5 golden bells on her light blue collar with a buckle on the back. On her base is Meissen’s famous crossed swords hallmark, along with the model “78773”, a “6” – probably the molder’s ID – and a painted “2801” – the decorator’s number. There an “A”, possible followed by a “K”. Don’t’ miss your chance to add this beauty to your collection. Condition: Excellent. No chips, cracks or repairs. Size: 2 3/8” high, 2 1/4” long, 2 1/4” deep.	SOLD!
PP525	THE PUGS OF SPRING ( Eve Pearce Porcelain Pug Dogs ): You can see these pugs are feeling and showing the joy of Spring – racing across a field of grass and rose-edged mushrooms. Eve adds the perfect touch by perching a colorful butterfly on the curlicue tail of the leading pug. Pearce’s pugs are made from hard paste porcelain, not from molds, but modeled by hand – so there are no two alike. Yours will always be unique. There are felt pads on the base to prevent scratching. You can see the Pearce Hallmark along with a close-up of the delicate grass and mushrooms. Condition: Excellent. Size: 10 ½” long, 4 ½” high, 3 ½” deep. The individual pugs are 5 ½” – 5 ¾” long.	SOLD!
PP246	BARON PUG ( Antique Conta & Boehme Porcelain Pug Dog ): Look at the way this pug stands so proudly. He is obviously pug royalty with his black and gold stripped collar bearing 5 large bells and a large bow. Conta & Boehme was a well known German Porcelain Company during the latter half of the 19th Century - best known for their “fairing” pieces given out as prizes at English country fairs. They also made a large number of pugs which were relatively inexpensive when made – not of the quality of the more famous Meissen & Dresden Pugs. It is for this reason most are not hallmarked. Their size varied from around 2” high up to 8” or 9” high. This is an average sized pug, but the standing pugs are rarer than the sitting pugs. You can see he goes very nicely with FRAULINE PUG (PP501). Condition: Excellent. There is an area on the belly where the glaze is thinner. I have photographed it for completeness, but it is of no significance. Much of the gold is worn off the bells – almost always the case in these antique pugs. Size: 4 ½” high, 4 ½” long, 2 ¼” wide.	SOLD!
PP418 A & B	BLACK BEAUTIES ( Rudolph Kämmer Dresden Style Porcelain Pug Dogs ): I love the Kämmer pugs, which I feel are among the highest quality – as well as the most beautiful – of the German porcelain pugs made today in the Victorian Dresden style. I have handled, and own in my personal collection, the “fawn” version of these pugs, but only recently had the opportunity to purchase a Black Pug Pair. They are really quite striking, outfitted in their burnt orange collars with very large golden bells. The Meissen/Dresden style pugs are characterized by longer muzzles and legs and cropped ears. The Rudolph Kämmer Porcelain Manufactory of Volkstedt, Germany, was founded in 1862. Both pugs bear the Kämmer crowned “K” hallmark with the addition of a small gold painted “7” in the lower right hand corner. They are posed to display. Condition: Excellent. Size: Each pug is 7 3/4" high, 8 1/2" long, 4 3/4" wide and has 7 golden bells 5/8" in diameter.	SOLD!
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