26 ) French, circa 1910, 18 carat gold, reverse intaglio ‘Snipe’ crystal stock pin.
A French, circa 1910, 18 carat gold, reverse intaglio crystal stock pin of a Snipe in flight over grasses. French, circa 1910.

27 ) Circa 1920, 14 carat gold, reverse intaglio ‘Labrador crystal, "Cor de Chasse", French Hunting Horn set brooch
A circa 1920’s, 14 carat gold, reverse intaglio crystal brooch depicting a black Labrador Retriever’s head. Set within a "Cor de Chasse",, French Hunting Horn worked in gold with platinum detail. American, circa 1920.

28 ) A French, 1920’s silver gilt Setter "Cor de Chasse", French Hunting Horn , duck brooch
A French, 1920’s silver gilt brooch depicting a Setter’s head within a "Cor de Chasse", French Hunting Horn and shot gun setting. The stock of the gun marked “LECHESNAY”. Possible the Le Chesnay chasse in the Yvelines department in the Île-de-France region in north-central France. The dog retrieving a duck. French, circa 1920.

29 ) A very fine, German, circa 1900 Setter bronze
A very fine and rare German bronze , circa 1900, of a setter at work. Note the unusual slip collar. Inscribed to the side of the base "Seinem scheidenden Kommandeur Herrn Oberst Hopfe, das Offiziercorps des 4. Magdeburg. Infanterie Regiments No. 67, 18.4.03 - 18.5.05". Clearly an appreciating gift to Kommandeur Hopfe, comanber of the 4th Magdeburg. Infantry Regiments No. 67, from 18.4.03 - 18.5.05. German circa 1900.

30 ) A superb mid-19h chalk drawing of three alert English Setters resting after work, William Woodhouse (English, 1857-1939)
A superb drawing in chalks on buff paper of three alert English Setters resting after work, attributable to William Woodhouse (English, 1857-1939). English, circa 1850. The Setters here are of a type often painted by William Woodhouse. The artist was known for his groups of Gordon, Red, and particularly English Setters.

31 ) A rare English, Regency, 19th century, King Charles Cavalier bronze sconce / candelabra
A rare English, Regency, 19th century, bronze sconces / candelabra with recumbent King Charles Cavalier beneath a sconce set on top of stylised scrolling flowers and leaves, on which hang cut-glass ‘icicle’ pendant drops. On white marble base. English, circa 1820.

32 ) French, mid-20th century pastel of a Wire-haired Fox Terrier by Aline Boisset (French, 20th century)
A mid-20th pastel on buff paper of a head study of a Wire-haired Fox Terrier by Aline Boisset (French, 20th century). Signed bottom right “Al Boisset”.

33 ) A pair of Japanese, Meiji period, cloisonne elephant handled vases
A pair of Japanese, Meiji period, cloisonne elephant handled vases, decorated with stylised flowers against geometric scroll work. Japanese, circa 1885.

34 ) Rare early set of six silver Setter and Fox stirrup cups by the English silversmith by P H Vogel & Co, dated 1917.
Rare early set of six silver stirrup cups by the English silversmith by P H Vogel & Co, dated 1917. Three cups with Setter heads and three with Fox heads. English, 1917.

35 ) Rare engraving by Frederick Stacpoole (English, 1813-1907) after Briton Riviere (English, 1840-1920).
Mixed media engraving by Frederick Stacpoole (English, 1813-1907) after Briton Riviere (English, 1840-1920). Young girl in front of closed door holding Pug surrounded by Collie, King Charles Cavalier, another Pug, Old English Whit Terrier, another terrier, and Bloodhound, Signed in pencil bottom left “B Riviere“. and right “F Stacpoole“. English.

36 ) A pair of English, 18th, bronze Pug candelabra
A pair of English, 18th, bronze Pug candelabra, on rectangular bases. The recumbent Pugs on floral leafy bases, sit beneath a stylised lion on which the sconces sits, and which are hung cut glass ‘icicle’ drops. The ‘Robert and Gilles Dubois Pont -aux-Choux faience factory copied variants of these designs circa 1765. (See “The T. & T. Collection Porcelain Pugs: A Passion edited by Claire Dumortier and Patrick Habets 2019”). English, circa 1760.

37 ) A very rare French, circa 1900, rose and elephant handled vase / jardinière by Alfred Broussillon (French, 1859-1922) for Limoges maker Jean Pouyat (French, 1835-1912)
A very rare French circa 1900 vase / jardinière by Alfred Broussillon (French, 1859-1922) for Limoges maker Jean Pouyat (French, 1835-1912). Profusely decorated with roses, gilt feet and gilt elephant head handles. Signed on the side “A Broussillon”. French, circa 1900.

38 ) An oil of a pair of carriage horses by Ernest Jean Delahaye (French, 1855-1921)
An oil on an artist panel of a study of a pair of carriage / coaching horses dressed in their tackle by Ernest Jean Delahaye (French, 1855-1921). Oval seal to revsee “TOILES & COULEURS …… E. SCH…. 17, Rue ….. PARIS. French, circa 1890.

39 ) An oil of a Staffordshire Bull Terrier by Ernest Jean Delahaye (French, 1855-1921)
An oil on an artist’s panel of a seated Staffordshire Bull Terrier wearing a large leather collar by Ernest Jean Delahaye (French, 1855-1921). The reverse inscribed with an indecipherable ink inscription, presumably the dog’s name, believed to be artist’s dog. French, circa 1880.

40 ) 19th century French bronze boar vases after Claude Ballin (Paris 1615-1678)
A pair of 19th century French bronze vases after Claude Ballin (Paris 1615-1678), Louis XIV’S goldsmith. The handles cast with Janus heads and boars' masks, the sides with shells, Greek key and oak leaf decoration, on waisted fluted stems and socle bases.

41 ) Oil painting of the Siamese Cat Champion “Bigabois” by Miss Elizabeth Marion Nelson (English, ex.1890-1930)
An oil on panel of a head study of the Mrs Robinson’s Siamese Cat Champion “Bigabois” by Mrs Elizabeth Marion Nelson (English, ex.1890-1930). Titled bottom left “Bigabois” signed and dated bottom right “E M Nelson 1920”.

42 ) Pencil drawing of the Royal dogs "Hector, Nero, and Dash with the parrot, Lory" attributable to Thomas Landseer ARA (1795-1880) after Sir Edwin Landseer RA (English, 1802-1873)
An absolutely superb pencil drawing of the Royal dogs "Hector, Nero, and Dash with the parrot, Lory" attributable to Thomas Landseer ARA (1795-1880) after Sir Edwin Landseer RA (English, 1802-1873). This famous portrait of the Royal pets depicts the greyhound Nero, Hector, the Scottish deerhound, Dash the spaniel and Lory, the parrot seen cracking nuts, was painted by Landseer in 1838 for Queen Victoria. The Queen considered Landseer work as “the most beautiful thing imaginable”. It was later dubbed by the Queen as being 'too beautiful' (Journal, 4 May 1838). English, circa 1840.

43 ) A pair of English, early 19th, Pointer / Setter / hound, sconces / candelabra
A pair of English, early 19th century, bronze Pointer / Setter / hound sconces /candelabra, on rectangular bases. The dogs on a chamfered rectangular base stand beneath Rocco acanthus scroll work, and single sconces on which are hung cut glass ‘icicle’ drops. English, circa 1820.

44 ) Oil on canvas of Scottish Terrier puppies at play by Maud Earl (English, 1864-1943)
An oil on canvas of a four Scottish Terrier puppies at play on steps by a stone pillar by Maud Earl (English, 1864-1943). Signed bottom right “Maud Earl”. English, circa 1900.

45 ) An Edwardian sliver Pomeranian paperweight, assayed London 1910
An Edwardian silver paper weight of a Pomeranian standing on a concave silver base. Assayed on the base London 1901, and stamped with an indecipherable silversmith mark. English, 1910.

46 ) Graphite and chalk English Setter drawing by William Arnold Woodhouse (English, 1857-1939).
A very fine study in graphite and chalk on buff paper of three Setters closely grouped by William Arnold Woodhouse (English, 1857-1939). English, circa 1900.

47 ) Early 20th Meiji period Japanese Buddha bronze by Harumine Tsukuru
Early 20th Meiji period Japanese Amida Buddha by Harumine signed "Harumine Tsukuru" (Made by Harumine). Possibly sold by “N. Nogawa, Manufacturers of bronze & Damascene Ware”.

48 ) An oil of the Sealyham Terrier “Rags” by Cecil Charles Windsor Aldin RBA (English, 1870-1935)
A head study in oil of the artist’s beloved Sealyham Terrier “Rags” by Cecil Charles Windsor Aldin RBA (English, 1870-1935). Unsigned, titled “RAGS”. English, circa 1935.

49 ) An oil of the Sealyham Terrier by Alice Mary Burton RBA (English, 1893-1964)
A mid-20th century oil on canvas a seated Sealyham Terrier by Alice Mary Burton RBA (English, 1893-1964). Signed and dated bottom left “A. M. BURTON 1950”. English, 1950.

50 ) A pair of Minton plates painted with Queen Victoria’s Collies Fern & Noble by Eva Langham (the Queen’s lady-in-waiting)
A pair of reticulated Minton plates showing images of Queen Victoria’s favourite Collies, Fern & Noble III recumbent in a Highland setting by Eva Langham (the Queen’s lady-in-waiting).

1) Antiques & Art at the Armory 2012

2) 8th Annual Palm Beach Jewellery, Art and Antique Show, West Palm Beach Febuary 18th-22nd 2011

3) The 'Book of Frogs' by 'Frances Fry'

4) ?A Bibliography of the Dog: Books Published in the English Language 1570-1965? by Jones, E. Gwynne, published by Publisher: The Library Association, London, 1971. - ?A Bibliography of the Dog: Books Published in the English Language 1570-1965? by Jones, E. Gwynne, published by Publisher: The Library Association, London, 1971. Near perfect original red cloth-covered boards/white spine title, with pictorial gilt front board/original glassine dust-wrapper.

5) ?The Literature of British Dogs? by Clifford Lionel Barry Hubbard (1913-2000), privately published by the author at Ponterwyd, 1949. - ?The Literature of British Dogs? by Clifford Lionel Barry Hubbard (1913-2000), privately published by the author at Ponterwyd, 1949. Perfect dustjacket, green cloth with gilt lettering to the spine. This is a rare copy with a special inscription by the author,Clifford Hubbard.

6) "The Power of the Dog" by Maud Earl (1864-1943) - The Power of the Dog by Maud Earl (1864-1943)and Arthur Croxton Smith (1865-1950) published by Hodder and Stoughton, London, 1911. This edition de Luxe is limited to One Hundred copies signed by the Artist? in ink. The cover in leather with gilt titles and signature, printed on thick art-paper with 21 tipped-in colour plates after paintings by Maud Earl, each with script about the breeds by eminent dog writer Arthur Croxton Smith. The breed chapters include the Pyrenean Mountain Dog, Foxhound, Bloodhound, Pointer, Greyhound, Welsh, Scottish, Boston, Bull, West Highland White, Fox, Sealyham Terriers, Pekingese, Miniature Bulldog, Chow, Griffon Bruxellois, Pomeranian, Springer Spaniel and Miniature Poodle This ?Edition de Luxe is limited to One Hundred copies signed by the Artist? in ink. The cover in leather with gilt titles and signature, printed on thick art-paper with 21 tipped-in colour plates after paintings by Maud Earl, each with script about the breeds by eminent dog writer Arthur Croxton Smith. The breed chapters include the Pyrenean Mountain Dog, Foxhound, Bloodhound, Pointer, Greyhound, Welsh, Scottish, Boston, Bull, West Highland White, Fox, Sealyham Terriers, Pekingese, Miniature Bulldog, Chow, Griffon Bruxellois, Pomeranian, Springer Spaniel and Miniature Poodle.

7) The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel: A Tribute in Art by Barbara Garnett-Wilson and Roy A. Wilson

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10) O'Klein