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Skyfall Gadgets

British Bulldog

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We get our first glimpse of the Royal Doulton British Bulldog on M’s desk, as the scene drifts away from her writing James Bond’s obituary.
Skyfall is full of allegorical references and the bulldog is all about symbolism. Mi6, 007, death, what puts the Great in Great Britain – that sort of thing.

We next get to see the wonderful ceramic in M’s temporary office, below the streets of London, in Churchill’s former war time bunker. The association is notable, but Bond isn’t a fan, “The whole office goes up in smoke and that bloody thing survives.”
M replies, “Your interior decorating tips have always been appreciated 007.”
It’s the only fixture in the gloomy office that features any colour. 
It clearly represents M, and what M represents. M does what is needed, whatever the cost.
The bulldog spirit lives on, whatever adversity throws at it.

It also makes a re-appearance later in the film.

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Named 'Jack', as in Union Jack, the Royal Doulton model is based on an iconic bulldog, originally designed by Royal Doulton's great art director Charles Noke in 1941.

There are many reproductions about, so a good bet is to buy it directly from Royal Doulton for £50. Just click on the link below.
Royal Doulton Dog - British Bulldog Jack DD007 - BRAND NEW IN BOX

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