1 ) King Charles Cavalier Spaniel bronze sculpture Antoine-Louis Barye (French, 1796-1875)
A bronze of a pair of King Charles Cavalier Spaniels seated on a tassled cushion by Antoine-Louis Barye (French, 1796- 1875). It was made as a "presse-papiers" and exhibited at the goldsmith Fauconnier. For another example see the collection of the Walter Art Collection in Baltimore Museum of Art and the Brooklyn Museum. There is also an example owned by the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Club of America, that is given annually to the "Best in Show" recipient. Illustrated in "Barye: Catalogue Raisonn" des Sculptures (Gallimard, 2000), by Michel Poletti and Alain Richarme.

2 ) A rare mid 19th century silver plated King Charles Cavalier Spaniel taperstick / candlestick by Elkington & Co, after John Bell (English, 1811-1895)
A rare mid 19th century silver plated taperstick / candlestick of a King Charles Cavalier Spaniel seated on a comfy tassel cushion, holding the taperstick by Elkington & Co, after John Bell (English, 1811-1895). Lightly gilded decoration to the sconce and panels to the ornate base. Stamped “John Bell Elkington”. Marked beneath the base "PUBḎ BY ELKINGTON & CO” with model number “862”. John Bell trained and exhibited at the Royal Academy and received several commissions from Queen Victoria. This King Charles Cavalier is no doubt modelled on the Queens favourite and famed Spaniel ‘Dash’.

3 ) An Austrian cold painted Pug from the foundry Franz Xaver Bergmann (Austrian, 1861-1936).
An Austrian cold painted seated Pug wearing a blue collar. Stamped "GESCHÜTZT" to the side of the dog, with indistinct mark beneath. From the Viennese foundry Franz Xaver Bergmann (Austrian, 1861-1936)

4 ) A bronze Poodle by Le baron Raymond de Meester de Betzenbroeck
A bronze with black patination of a Poodle walking by Le baron Raymond de Meester de Betzenbroeck (Belgium, 1904-1995). Signed to the base "Raymond de Meester". Belgian, circa 1950.

5 ) A Setter bronze by Cesare Biscarra (Italian, 1866-1943)
A bronze of a standing Setter by the Turin sculptor Cesare Biscarra (Italian, 1866-1943). Signed to the side of the base "C Biscarra Torino" together with the mark of the foundary "A. MENZIO FUSE".. Italian circa 1900.

6 ) Bronze and porcelain West Highland Terrier candlesticks by William Brownfield (English, 1812-1873)
A pair of bronze and porcelain West Highland Terrier by William Brownfield (English, 1812-1873). The dogs seated on tasseled cushions in white paste porcelain each hold a pair of scones. These West Highland Terrier are of the type in Sir Edwin Landseer famous painting of Scratch in his 1839 painting "Dignity and Impudence". That West Highland Terrier was owned by Jacob Bell. English, circa 1850’s.

7 ) A rare pair of mid 19th, French, ormolu and bronze Poodle / Barbet chenets / fire dogs / andirons inspired by designs by Jacques Caffieri (French, 1678-1755)
A rare pair of mid 19th, French, ormolu and bronze Poodle / Barbet chenets / fire dogs / andirons inspired by designs by Jacques Caffieri (1678-1755), the famous bronzier and Parisian sculptor, who received commissions from Cardinal Mazarin. The dogs are seated on velvet tasselled cushions and neoclassical plinths. French, circa 1860.

8 ) An early 20th century French terracotta Setter by Capaldo
An early 20th century terracotta model imitating bronze of a Setter at work by Capaldo. Signed on the base “Capaldo”, stamped with a seal, and bearing a plaque “Chien en Arret par Caplado”. Capaldo is known for his work with Céramiques de L'Isle Adam. French, circa 1920.

9 ) A late 19th century Black Forest umbrella cane stand carved as a Maltese by Claude Michel Clodion (French, 1738-1814)
A late 19th century Black Forest umbrella cane stand carved as a Maltese standing on his hind legs. 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.

10 ) Circa 1800 bronze of the Maltese "Ninette" by Claude Michel Clodion (French, 1738-1814)
Circa 1800 bronze of the Maltese "Ninette" recumbent upon a velvet tasselled cushion by Claude Michel Clodion (French, 1738-1814) The bronze is modelled from the tribute to Ninette a terra-cotta statute titled "Mausol'e de Ninette" (at the Musée Historique Lorrain, Nancy) by Claude Michel Clodion (1738-1814). The bronze sits on chamfered marble base. It is illustrated in "Bronze Sculpture of Les Animaliers" by Jane Horswell. The author notes that "although unsigned" it is included for its "exceptional quality and .... rarity". A terracotta version is in the collection of the Musée Cognacq-Jay, Paris, (see image above). It perhaps inspired George Jones’ 1871 Majolica sculpture (see sepia image above) of a Maltese on a tasselled cushion and perhaps even Antoine-Louis Barye's (French, 1796 - 1875) or Emmanuel Fremiet's, (French, 1824-1910) , Spaniels recumbent on tasselled cushions.

11 ) “Levriers” by Danillo Curetti (Swiss) Greyhound Art Deco vase commissioned by Emaux et Faïences de Longwy.
An Art Deco Greyhound limited edition vase of running Greyhounds by Danillo Curetti (Swiss) for Emaux et Faïences de Longwy. Hand marked ‘24/50’, titled “Levriers”, and with registered mark “167086B”, hand finished. French, circa 1925.

12 ) A Paragon S Fox lady's umbrella with carved English Setter painted handle, attributable to August Czilinsky.
A Paragon S Fox lady's umbrella modelled with a carved and painted English Setter handle on Nilgiri cane attributable to the Czilinsky family. The dog wears a gold collar and its eyes double glass inlaid. Labelled to the frame 'Paragon S Fox & Co Limited'. The 18 carat gold feral marked 'V&S' English. August Czilinsky and his two brothers, (Emil and Ferdinand junior) and father, Ferdinand carved many dog headed canes for the prestigious West End London cane and umbrellas retailers Swaine & Adeney and Brigg and Paragon S Fox & Co Limited. English, circa 1940's.

13 ) Cocker Spaniel Tea Cup and Saucer by Lucy Dawson (1877-1958) SOLD
Cocker Spaniel tea cup and saucer, titled "Dog Studies" by Lucy Dawson (1877-1958). Marked "Fine Bone China Shelly England". English, circa 1948. Unusual left handed cup

14 ) A mid 19th century silver tankard / christening mug depicting the King Charles Cavalier Spaniel 'Dash' inspired from Sir Edwin Landseer painting
A mid 19th century silver tankard / christening mug depicting the King Charles Cavalier Spaniel 'Dash' inspired from Sir Edwin Landseer 1838 painting titled "Hector, Nero and Dash with the parrot, Lory", commissioned by Queen Victoria which today can be seen in the Royal Collection. It is assayed 1862, and bears the mark of James Charles Edington, a silversmith working from Berwick Street, in Soho, London. English, 1862. James Charles Edington is recorded in 1849 as making a small mug in similar high relief of a portrait of Albert Edward Prince of Wales after another royal painter Xavier Winterhalter. Then there is an earlier portrait mug recorded given to Prince Albert in 1846.

15 ) A “Manchester Terrier” Torquay pottery charger by William H Edmead.
A Torquay pottery charger of a standing “Manchester Terrier” by William H Edmead. Signed and dated bottom right “W.H. Edmead, 88”. English, 1888.

16 ) King Charles Cavalier Tricolor Spaniel Agate and Enamel Box by William Essex (English, 1784-1869)SOLD
King Charles Cavalier Tricolor Spaniel Agate and Enamel Box. Attributed to William Essex. Circa 1880. "The Royal Collection" today holds a substantial number of enamels by William Essex. SOLD "The Royal Collection" today holds a substantial number of enamels by William Essex.

17 ) Terracotta Poodle by Richard Fath (1900 - 1952) SOLD
A terracotta/ terre-cuite sculpture of a seated Poodle, by Richard Fath (1900 - 1952). Signed "Fath". French, circa 1935.

18 ) “Francoeur de Meilissa” English Setter bronze by Richard Fath (French, 1900-1952)
A bronze of the English Setter “Francoeur de Meilissa”, at work, by Richard Fath (French, 1900-1952). Signed “FATH” and stamped “BRONZE”. Fath produced the model in terracotta together with smaller bronze variants. A ‘master bronze’ version is illustrated in “Portraits de Chiens Richard Fath 1900-1952 by Richard-Camille Fath, and “Jours de Chasse No 35” Spring of 2009. French, circa 1940.

19 ) A bronze of the German Shepherd Champion Xonia of San Miguel by Kay Finch (American, 1903-1994)
A head study in bronze of the German Shepherd Champion Xonia of San Miguel by Kay Finch (American, 1903-1994) American, 1949

20 ) Bronze Spitz / Samoyed by Maximilien-Louis Fiot (French 1886-1953).
Bronze of a recumbent and seated Spitz / Samoyed upon wooden sleigh by Maximilien-Louis Fiot (1886 - 1953). Signed M.Fiot, French, circa 1920's

21 ) Bronze recumbent Briard by Maximilien-Louis Fiot (French, 1886 - 1953).
Bronze of a recumbent Briard by Maximilien-Louis Fiot (French, 1886 - 1953). Signed at the front of the base “M.Fiot”. French, circa 1920's.

22 ) Bronze of a seated King Charles Cavalier Spaniel by Emmanuel Fremiet (1824 -1910)
Bronze King Charles Cavalier Spaniel recumbent upon a tasselled cushion by Emmanuel Fremiet (1824 -1910). Signed on the cushion “F FREMIET”. An early small and very detailed bronze which Fremiet cast himself from his workshop and foundry at 42 Boulevard du Temple. This Spaniel bronze is especially interesting and rare displaying two patinations. French circa 1850.

23 ) An English 1920’s Pomeranian paperweight by John Henry Hill
An English 1920’s silver Pomeranian standing on a green marble base, modelled as a paperweight. Ruby glass eyes. Assayed on the tail London 1923 with the London makers mark of John Henry Hill. English 1923.

24 ) King Charles Spaniel and puppy jewellery box by Louis Theophile Hingre (French, 1832-1911)
A silvered bronze jewellery box of a King Charles Spaniel with her puppies recumbent on a tassled cushion by Louis Theophile Hingre (French, 1832-1911). Signed to the lid ‘T. Hingre’.

25 ) A cast electroplated irish wolfhound stirrup cup
Late 19th Century After the model by James Barclay Hennel, realistically modelled