English Pub Sign - The Talbot
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English Pub Sign - The Talbot
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The talbot is an extinct snow-white hunting dog, with a keen sense of smell and such a large stature that it was rumored to be capable of bringing down a white stag in the midst of winter, though there are no records of this. The breed is now extinct because of its lack of purpose and need for constant care, but it has been credited with being an ancestor of the modern beagle and bloodhound. The term talbot is used in heraldry to refer to a good-mannered hunting dog.
"The Talbot" (or "Talbot Arms") is most familiar as the name of some English inns or public houses, and it is usually depicted on the signs as a large white hound with long ears, sometimes with spots. This suggests that the talbot was quite well known at one time, as part of the idea of a sign was that it helped to identify the inn for the illiterate. However, nowadays one sometimes sees inns of this name with no dog depicted, suggesting that many people are unaware of a connection either with a kind of dog or with heraldry.
A very fine example of vintage advertising artwork, ready for display.
- Dimensions:Height: 47 in (119.38 cm)Width: 33.75 in (85.73 cm)
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- Date of Manufacture:20th c.
- Condition:Excellent condition.
- Seller Location:Austin, TX
- Reference Number:Seller: P20081stDibs: U1110278827369
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