The Dog, c. 1880 Staffordshire Hand-colored Transferware Alphabet Plate ladle used as giveaways

used as giveaways

attested to by its survival too--and didn't it just feel that way at first glance too

I can never pass on old treen apothecary canisters like this

in their private realm--making paratha (flat bread)

but overall in good shape for its age

The Dog, c. 1880 Staffordshire Hand-colored Transferware Alphabet Plate ladle used as giveawaysYou know I love an alphabet, and a piece of antique transferware made for a child, and I really love how the hand painting on this dog makes him look shaggy, and really a bit wild! (I also like that the text reads not just "dog" but "THE Dog.") C. 1880s I believe. 7 5 16 d and in excellent antique condition.