Majolica Figural Bull Dog Umbrella Stand/Cane Holder - Trying to Research

[SophieMarie]

Ok Mart....very funny!  I'm not confused enough about this umbrella stand

[mart]

   Sometimes  we stay in an utter state of confusion !! 

I think I am going to PM Ipcress and ask him to look at the stand !!

[SophieMarie]

You are the best...thanks, Mart!

[mart]

Have not heard back yet but its the weekend and do not know how often he checks his email !! 

[SophieMarie]

Ok, thanks again!

[KC]

Still looking!

Glad you are here Sophie Marie AND glad you are helping contribute with your knowledge/time to help others!

[mart]

Oh yes !!  And keeping us busy with some unique items !!

[SophieMarie]

Thanks KC and Mart...honored to be here!!

[Ipcress]

Have not heard back yet but its the weekend and do not know how often he checks his email !!

Could well be Staffordshire. Not unusual to be unmarked, looks about 1880.
Someone sees the pitcher, decides to make this umbrella / stick stand. Factory isn’t open long or is bought by one of the bigger factories and very few are made. Might be unique.

Pity about the damage.

[ghopper1924]

Have not heard back yet but its the weekend and do not know how often he checks his email !!

Could well be Staffordshire. Not unusual to be unmarked, looks about 1880.
Someone sees the pitcher, decides to make this umbrella / stick stand. Factory isn’t open long or is bought by one of the bigger factories and very few are made. Might be unique.

Pity about the damage.

Nice!

[mart]

Thanks Ipcress !!  Where have you been ??  You have been missed !!    Well Ipcress,, it kind of like me,, too many road miles to be perfect !!    But sure is a unique item !!

[SophieMarie]

Ipcress.

Thank you for the information.

Mart,

Now, I'm going to think about you every time I look at Fido now!

[mart]

    Just call me Fido !!

[SophieMarie]

Ipcress,

If this cane/umbrella hold were Staffordshire, what would you estimate it's worth?  It does have the hairline crack located inside as seen in photo.  Many thanks to you.