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Description: Vintage Black & White SylviaC Scotch Whisky Ceramic Mascot Figurine
This iconic mid-century bar advertising piece brings immediate vintage character to a contemporary space, beautifully balancing sculptural history with pop-culture nostalgia. Style it on a dark wood bar cart or a minimalist floating shelf alongside premium spirits to serve as a sophisticated, conversation-starting focal point.
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Vintage mid-century British bar advertising mascot figurine.
Features the famous huddled pairing of a Scottish Terrier and a West Highland White Terrier.
Moulded with expressive structural details capturing the distinct coats and alert ears of both breeds.
Finished in high-gloss monochrome glazes with hand-painted facial features on the white terrier.
Designed with an integrated hollow base configuration typical of mid-century industrial slip-casting.
Original Intended Use: Bar counter advertising display for Buchanan's Black & White Scotch Whisky.
Alternate Suggested Use: Statement styling piece for modern bar carts, bookshelves, or canine collections.
Made in United Kingdom, Circa 1950, making this Figurine 70+ years.
The "Black & White" terriers were introduced by James Buchanan in the 1890s, becoming one of the world's most enduring and widely collected corporate advertising duos. This piece was produced using industrial slip-casting methods, featuring an unglazed base rim where the raw earthenware body remains exposed to prevent kiln fusion. The underside features an incised, mirror-image "RD" registration mark stamped backward into the clay mold. This specific intellectual property mark indicates the shape was legally registered under British design protection laws to prevent unauthorized market copies by contemporary rival potteries.
Did you know? James Buchanan originally conceived the idea for his iconic whisky mascots after attending a dog show in the late 19th century. He noticed the striking visual contrast between the dark Scottish Terrier and the white West Highland White Terrier, realizing their immediate potential as a memorable, highly recognizable branding tool for his blended Scotch whisky.
Approximate Dimensions: Height 9.5cm, Width 9.0cm Length 5.5cm.
Condition: Excellent vintage condition with no structural chips, cracks, or post-production repairs.
Visible Flaws: Fine age-related crazing visible under close inspection beneath the glossy glaze, minor underglaze kiln points from manufacturing, and light shelf wear on the unglazed base.
Please view images for full condition, images from part of the description. I do not accept returns, and I do not offer Refunds, I clearly list flaws, as a buyer you are open to ask questions and you must ensure you have viewed the full condition of the item, before you purchase it. Photos are enlarged and lighting is enhanced to provide the best view of the listed item. Use of a physical ruler is recommended to familiarize yourself with the size. Your purchase is your confirmation that you agree with the condition and size of the item.
Price: R565.00
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