bulldog Temuka L L mark and Roland Grupp Bulldogs

Thelma Thu 16 Dec - 22:36

I have had this in my cabinet for years, I am puzzled by the clay used, which is not the usual white. Any comments would be welcome as to where it was made and by whom.

bulldog Temuka L L mark and Roland Grupp Bulldogs Cl16de12

bulldog Temuka L L mark and Roland Grupp Bulldogs Cl16de10

coolestsvelte Sun 26 Feb - 16:03

bulldog Temuka L L mark and Roland Grupp Bulldogs Bulldo14

bulldog Temuka L L mark and Roland Grupp Bulldogs Bulldo13

bulldog Temuka L L mark and Roland Grupp Bulldogs Bulldo12

I have a bulldog with that same Temuka marking but not LL. Mine has a stamp for Village Pottery Spring Creek with RKG in the centre. I bought it many years ago from Roland Grupp, the maker, at his place.

Ev Sun 26 Feb - 16:42

Oh my goodness, this is the first piece I've seen with that stamp!
I've heard all of the stories about Roland making reproductions, but had never seen anything to corroborate the stories.
It's a beautiful example!
Thanks for this.
I will add his stamp to the Gallery.

Thelma Sun 26 Feb - 21:41

Golly! That is the first bulldog I have seen for ages. There are several differences in them both but it does look as though the same mould may have been used.