{"product_id":"charming-rare-pair-of-dresden-saxon-porcelain-pug-dog-figurines-male-female-early-20th-century","title":"Charming Rare Pair Of Dresden Saxon Porcelain Pug Dog Figurines – Male \u0026 Female | Early 20th Century","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCharming Pair of Dresden Saxon Porcelain Pug Dog Figurines – Male \u0026amp; Female | Early 20th Century\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA delightful and highly collectible pair of Dresden Saxon porcelain pug dog figures, beautifully modelled as a matching male and female couple. Crafted from fine hard-paste porcelain and expertly hand-painted, each pug features attractive brown and black markings, pink collars, and gilt bells, creating a wonderfully characterful display.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduced during the early 20th century, both figures bear the blue underglaze intertwined SP monogram for the renowned Sächsische Porzellan-Manufaktur (Carl Thieme, Potschappel, Dresden), a mark used from 1901 onwards. The male figure is marked on the rear right side, while the female carries the mark on the rear left side.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWonderfully expressive and full of charm, these attractive porcelain pugs are highly sought after by collectors of Dresden porcelain, dog figures, and fine decorative ceramics. They display beautifully together and would make a s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003euperb addition to any collection or interior.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions (each approximately):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeight: 17.5 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWidth: 12 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDepth: 18.5 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePresented in very good antique condition with attractive colours and detailing. A wonderful decorative pair with excellent display appeal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan id=\"myspan\"\u003eA rare opportunity to acquire an elegant matching pair of authentic Dresden porcelain pug dogs from one of Germany's most respected porcelain factories.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lee Sherman Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57046154314106,"sku":null,"price":850.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0769\/0626\/6925\/files\/20260629_160249.jpg?v=1783344575","url":"https:\/\/leeshermanantiques.com\/products\/charming-rare-pair-of-dresden-saxon-porcelain-pug-dog-figurines-male-female-early-20th-century","provider":"Lee Sherman Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}