P.O. Gordon Pugh identifies this mold as having been made by Sampson Smith during the 1850's. The title "The Lion Slayer" appears in raised capitals on a placque. Gordon Cumming was a sportman in So. Africa. Featured on pg. 154, Staffordshire Animals by Adele Kenney - Collection of Russell B. Maurer. Circa 1855 Size: 16.75" tall x 7.625" wide
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