Mennecy, France (1730s-1806). Soft paste porcelain pug dog form bonbonniere. Recumbent pug dog on a grassy ground, with silver mounts. The oval hinged base with raised floral sprig, the interior with painted floral bouquet. Retains retail sticker marked: "Tilley & Co (Antiques, Ltd.) Guaranteed Mennecy 1775, a, Symons Street, London, S.W.3". Note: chip to right ear.
c. 1740
W 2.25" D 1.75" H 2"