18th century, polychrome decorated with a dog standing upon a hillock, having a pewter foot ring and lid, the underside of the lid bearing the touchmarks of HCM over scales. Ownership initials and presentation date on the lid "F.G.S / 1800."

9 1/4 in.

Bayreuth Faience Factory (Bayreuth, Bavaria, Germany, 1716-88).


Fritting to the upper rim of the pottery; some bent areas to the foot ring; glaze scrape above foot ring.