76 ) 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.

77 ) A pair of French 19th century bronze Maltese / Bichon dogs French, circa 1880
A pair of French 19th century bronze seated Maltese / Bichon dogs French, circa 1880

78 ) 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.

79 ) A pair of Maltese bronzes by Giovita Lombardi (Italian, 1837-1876)
Stunning near life size pair of Maltese bronzes by Giovita Lombardi (Italian, 1837-1876) Italian circa 1870

80 ) A 19th century Recumbent Maltese bronze
A 19th century Recumbent Maltese bronze French, circa 1880.

81 ) A 19th century cast brass and bronze Maltese fireplace fender / chenets , modelled on "Ninette".
A 19th century polished brass and bronze Maltese extendable fireplace fender / chenets. Each end mounted with seated ormolu bronze Maltese dogs. The sculpted dogs are modelled on "Ninette", a work for Pierre-Jacques-Onésyme Bergeret de Grandcourt from the end of the 18th century.

82 ) 19th century bronze Maltese fire irons / chenets , modelled on "Ninette"
19th century bronze Maltese extendable fire irons / chenets. Each end mounted with seated ormolu bronze Maltese dogs, on plinths with Louis XV decoration of scrolled feet and neoclassical faces, the central one being a sphinx. One dog rests their paw on a ball. The dog sculptures are modelled on the dog "Ninette" for Pierre-Jacques-Onésyme Bergeret de Grandcourt at the end of the 18th century.

83 ) "Lutine" by Pierre Jules Mene (1810-1879).
Rare bronze by French sculptor Pierre Jules Mene (1810-1879) This is an edition d'atelier P-J Mene. English circa 1860.

84 ) 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.

85 ) A circa 1870 Majolica Maltese Terrier box by George Jones (English, c.1823-1893)
A Majolica box with a Maltese Terrier recumbent upon a cobalt blue tasselled cushion by George Jones (English, c.1823-1893). English, circa 1870.

86 ) A 19th century bronze and ormolu, French, Mastiff / Dogue de Bordeaux / Bordeaux Mastiff "chenet" fireplace fender
A pair 19th century, Epoque Louis Philippe, bronze and ormolu French chenet fireplace fender. Each end is mounted with a finely cast recumbent Mastiff / Dogue de Bordeaux / Bordeaux Mastiff / French Mastiff. French, circa 1840.

87 ) Circa 1900, J.P Kayser & Sohn AG, (1862-1925) silver plate sculpture of a Newfoundland
Circa 1900, J.P Kayser & Sohn AG (1862-1925) silver plate sculpture of a recumbent Newfoundland. German, 1900.

88 ) Terrier bronze ink well
A bronze inkwell of a Terrier's head, with glass inlaid eyes. Circa 1890

89 ) A large silver Tiffany & Company, Paris hunting tray
A large silver Tiffany hunting tray with finely sculptured boar's heads to each end and a freeze of hounds and deer. Stamped to the reverse "Tiffany & Co Paris". French circa 1900.

90 ) A Nymphenburg Pekingese sculpture by Konrad Schmid (Swiss, 1899-1979
A Nymphenburg hand painted underglazed porcelain sculpture of a seated Pekingese designed by Konrad Schmid (Swiss, 1899-1979) in 1927. Marked to the base with the artist's initials and "KS", and the model number "632". German, 1927.

91 ) A rare and fine French early 20th century white oak carved Setter fireplace / chimneypiece / mantelpiece
A rare and fine early French 20th century white oak carved Setter fireplace. The jambs are carved with large Setter heads, above a carved and painted garland of flowers, and the frieze is a carved and painted leaf and berry decoration. Very rare clearly made for a hunting lodge / chateau. French, circa 1910.

92 ) 19th century French bronze doré boar inkwell
A 19th century French bronze doré boar inkwell set on a black marble veined pin tray. The boar with inlaid eyes.

93 ) A 1920’s terracotta sculpture of a Briard by H. Pérrilly for “L'Isle Adam”
A 1920’s near life size terracotta sculpture of a seated Briard by H. Pétrilly. The “L'Isle Adam” workshops. Bears plaque and cachet of “L'Isle Adam”. French, circa 1920.

94 ) A contemporary Marie Antoinette tabouret style dog bed / niche.
A contemporary Marie Antoinette tabouret style dog bed / niche. There is a version by Jean Baptiste Claude Sené, 1748-1803 in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York. English, circa 2010

95 ) A 19th century boar oval tureen by George Jones (English, c.1823-1893)
A mid-19th century Majolica oval boar’s head tureen by George Jones (English, c.1823-1893). With boar’s head knop, oval panels depicting a boar being attacked by hounds and stag head mounted handles, with all over oak leaf and acorn design. Marked to base with impressed mark and painted number. English, circa 1870.

96 ) A silver hunting / La Chasse jewellery box by Louis Armand Rault (French, 1847-1903)
A silver hunting / chasse jewellery box by renown jeweller and sculptor Louis Armand Rault (French, 1847-1903).

97 ) Rare Minton Majolica Japanese aesthetic movement, elephant vase, with elephant handles, circa 1890.
A rare Minton Majolica, Japanese inspired aesthetic movement vase, with elephant head handles. The body of the vase with Japanese enthused fan and bamboo decoration and Persian geometric detail to the shoulder, all in gilt and silver against cobalt background. English, circa 1890.

98 ) Mid 20th century set of horn dog head handled cake forks for Le Donjon, Toulouse
A set of 12 horn carved dog head handled cake forks for the jewellery house Le Donjon in Toulouse. The set includes a horn carved dog head handled serving knife. All heads with inlaid glass eyes, and complete in original box, with label reading “Le Donjon, ARTICLES POUR CADEAUX 3, rue de Poids de Huille Toulouse”. The forks marked “INOX” (stainless steel). French, circa 1950. Le Donjon was established in 1937, par Monsieur Henri Rouzé L’Alzit,

99 ) Very rare late 19th century mahogany chaise lounge dog / cat bed
A very rare late 19th century mahogany chaise lounge dog / cat bed, with elaborate scroll swan shaped back, carved rail, and fluted legs. English, circa 1880.

100 ) A bronze Otterhound head formed as a fountain
A bronze Otterhound head formed as a fountain