Lady Of The Order Of The Pugs Dresden Porcelain Figurine

Very fine antique Dresden porcelain figurine Lady of the Order of the Pugs (Dame vom Mopsorden), c. Late 19th or early 20th C, rare model retailed by The Gumps of San Francisco, San Franciscos most exclusive store at the turn of the century.

Condition: Chipped paint/ loss of paint to pugs leg, minor chip to the ruffles of the hat, and a 1.5 tight hairline under the skirt. There is some gilt loss to skirtss hem. Please preview carefully all pictures for more details.

The Order of the Pugs was a German Masonic Order which allowed women as members, as long as they were catholics. The figurine is marked Dresden Germany to the underside, also having printed the retailers mark, S&G Gump SAN FRANCISCO. Solomon Gump, its founder, was born in 1833 in Germany. He was joined by his brother Gustav to form the company. During the 1880s, Solomon and Gustave Gump traveled extensively between Europe and San Francisco, bringing a large assortments of art objects for their clients. They were members of the Masons and the The Ancient Order of the United Workers.

Dimensions: H 9.75, L 8, W 5. The item "Lady Of The Order Of The Pugs Dresden Porcelain Figurine" is in sale since Monday, March 25, 2019. This item is in the category "Collectibles\Decorative Collectibles\Decorative Collectible Brands\Franklin Mint\Figurines". The seller is "d_antiquegallery" and is located in Chicago, Illinois.

This item can be shipped worldwide.

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