A Pair of Meissen Porcelain Pug Dogs with Gilt Bell Collars & One w/ Child

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A Wonderful Large Pair of 19th Century Meissen Porcelain Figures of Pug Dogs with Gilt Bell Collars on Blue Porcelain Ribbons, One Dog with a Child. Exquisitely hand-painted with realistic tones and colors. Each Pug is wearing a vibrant blue color ribbon collar with 24k gilt bells. The larger pug with pup beneath. Found underneath the pugs are the Meissen blue crossed swords mark with incised marks. These pieces are highly prized for their uniqueness, life-like appearance, and well-made quality and construction. Pieces like these pugs are difficult to make and Meissen does the best job as compared to all other porcelain manufacturers. These pugs work well for all decorative settings and are even better in quality when seen in person. Germany, Circa: 1800's

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