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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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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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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.
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Maltese |
Artist: Claude Michel Clodion |
Yr: 1890 |
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A 19th century Coalbrookdale Foundry style cast iron garden Setter / hound seat / bench A late 19th century, Coalbrookdale Foundry cast iron garden Setter / hound seat / bench. Grape decoration to the back, the side supports of vines and serpent, and the arms with Setter / hound head and paw feet. English circa 1890.
This is a variant of a casting design, produced circa 1844, by the Coalbrookdale Foundry. The Coalbrookdale design, number 17597, is the second oldest seat design registered and patented by the Foundry at the Public Records Office, on 6th April 1844. It further appears as seat No. 9 in their 1875 Castings Catalogue, Section III, page 249
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Setter |
Yr: 1890 |
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