Playing with Pompey c. 1830s Staffordshire Child’s Mug set of miniature chairs each petal carefully sculpted

each petal carefully sculpted

but everything in place is sturdy and stable and well attached and not especially fragile

This cheerful fellow immediately made me happy when I spotted him

and then some distant houses beyond that

still very sturdy and sound

Playing with Pompey c. 1830s Staffordshire Child’s Mug set of miniature chairs each petal carefully sculptedAs far as I can tell this is a pretty rare one, Staffordshire, c. 1830s. The text reads "Playing with Pompey"; apparently Pompey was a popular dog name in the early 19th century, perhaps deriving from the famous dog of William the Silent, Prince of Orange, whose barking thwarted an assassination attempt! Pretty cute and bouncy little pup here, and I love the girl with her hoop and basket. Transfer decorated with hand painted color. 2 7 8 d x 3 3 4