Louis Wain for Bristol Cat & Dog Pottery (Pountney & Co)
Cat and dog set 'I wonder were we lovers then'

Including cup and saucer, cylinder vase, beaker and miniature pot
Early 20th century
Glazed porcelain
Painted 'Louis Wain' within the decoration, printed mark to underside, cup and saucer additionally stamped 'MADE SPECIALLY FOR FRANCIS & CO, CHESTER'
Vase: 19.5cm high, Beaker: 10cm high, Cup: 5.5cm high

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Preview: Barley Mow Centre

The 'Cat & Dog Pottery' printed mark was intended to give the impression that such pieces were made in a small art pottery, rather than at the large Pountney & Co. factory at Fishponds, Bristol.