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Pointer inkwell with pen tray Seated bronze Pointer / Braque Francais with cut glass inkwells aside, set within Black Belgium, surround upon ormolu feet.
French, circa 1890. Dog with articulated mouth.
For a similar example see the Collection of the AKC Museum, gift of Marie A Moore.
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Pointer |
Yr: 1890 |
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Poodle Ink Well French gilt metal inkwell topped with a seated poodle in a "Lion trim" cut. The interior reveals two ceramic inkwells and pen holders. French, circa 1830.
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Yr: 1830 |
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Maltese Terrier Carved Inkwell. Swiss "Black Forest" carved linden wood inkwell and pen holder in the form of a begging Maltese. The carving is inspired by the tribute to "Ninette" a terra-cotta “Mausolée de Ninette†(Mausoleaum for Ninette), at the Musée Historique Lorrain, Nancy, by Claude Michel Clodion (French, 1738-1814). Clodion's statue being flanked by two similar standing Maltese dogs. German, circa 1880
Most likely made in Brienz, Bernese Oberland, Switzerland. The famous travel guide, Baedeker stated at the time that Brienz with a population of 2400 had some 600 working as woodcarvers. The Swiss Woodcarving Museum in Brienz may be visited today.
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Maltese |
Yr: 1880 |
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A Parian / biscuit ware model of a recumbent King Charles Cavalier Spaniel seated on a cushion. A Parian / biscuit ware model of a recumbent King Charles Cavalier Spaniel seated on a cushion.
Note the Spaniel on a cushion would have been inspired by the depiction of Dash, Queen Victoria's beloved Cavalier from Sir Edwin Landseer's 1837-1838 famous painting "His majesty's favourite dogs and parrot", also known as "Hector, Nero and Dash with the parrot, Lory", which can today be can be seen in the Royal Collection.
For a similar model please see 'Dogs in English Porcelain of the 19th Century' by Dennis G Rice, published Antique Collectors Club 2002.
English, circa 1850-70
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King Charles Cavalier Spaniel |
Yr: 1850 |
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Bronze of a Puli by Pogány Gábor Benő (Hungarian, b1962) Bronze of a standing Hungarian Puli by Pogány Gábor Benő (Hungarian, b1962), mounted on white marble base.
A metal plaque to the side of the base reads:
FCI EUROPA KUTYAKIALLITAS
EUROPA DOG SHOW
BUDAPEST 1993
The base bears the artist's label:
Pogány Gábor Benő
Sculptor
The Owner of the Corvus Kennel
Atelier: Szent Istvan 7/7
5000 Szolnok, Colony of Artists
T: (36-56) 372-274
Hungarian, 1993
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Hungarian Puli |
Yr: 1993 |
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A 14 carat gold reverse intaglio crystal ring of a Chow Chow retailed by J E Caldwell A 14 carat gold reverse intaglio crystal ring of a Chow Chow retailed by J E Caldwell
The gold ring is set with an English made crystals of the Chow Chows 'Chee-Moo'. It's name inscribed to the reverse.
'Chee-Moo' was the famous Chow Chow 'Hildewell Chee-Moo' breed by the famous Mrs. V. A. M. Mannooch, circa 1920.
Also inscribed the Chow's owner's name 'K. Offutt.
Most likely a later setting to the crystal, and possibly once from a set of double sided crystal cufflinks.
English / American circa 1920 / 1940.
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Chow Chow |
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