Anyone know anything about SYLVAC ???

[morticia1977]

I have a SylvaC dog... #114. He's fawn. I would really like some info on him but can't find him on the web.... HELP!

I'd like to know his approx value - he's perfect - no chips, etc.
I have had him as long as I can remember - even as a toddler in the 1970s.

Can someone post / PM me some links please if you find his twin! Thanks.

[thehoneyant]

Is he anything like any of these? 'cause you did not post a piccie. :wink:

[morticia1977]

There is an identical one over on the dark side...

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...29&category=25

Are you a collector Honey?

[morticia1977]

Here he is... or one the same as him anyway...

[thehoneyant]

Not a collector of SylvacC as such,I don't like the style, bit fairground to me. :| but always on the lookout for display pieces :wink:
The factory was founded in 1894, and moved around a bit, :? The Sylvan works ceased trading in 1982 and all the records relating to styles and dates of production etc, were destroyed.Following the voluntary liquidation .
The premises and equipment have been used since by, Longton Ceramics.,Crown Windsor,and are now owned by Portmeirion Potteries Ltd who began to operate from there from 1991. Every piece of SylvaC stock was sold off.
As for your doggie, Over two hundred dog figures were produced and nearly every breed was represented in one form or another. The terriers proved to be the most sought after. One of the most elusive of all is what is known as 'Mac' Dogs. Produced in five sizes by Otakar Steinburger .(Remember the toothace dog? queer looking piece.) :lol:
Yours could fetch, depending on the market at the time say £70-£80.Tops, but as you know, on the trading day it could only realise half of that figure.If you're looking for money, I'd put a reserve on, then it will live to fight another day if not reached. :wink:
Americans tend to sell HIGH.
There are still models that haven't been recorded ,and these are avidly sought by collectors. If you have a colourway or a unique piece of SylvaC, it could be worth a small fortune. But there are Fakes and repos out there since 1997.
beware

Good luck

[morticia1977]

I'm not a collector - I think they look a bit tacky too... I have described him as looking like something from Margate... just I've had him years and wondered about him!