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

each petal carefully sculpted

still very sturdy and sound

In one side window

with pretty scalloped edge on top and bottom

and then some distant houses beyond that

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