Doll Rocker and Bench with Cats

Archives: Collectibles: Specialty Pre 1930: item #136104
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This is an adorable small set of furniture of simple construction incorporating cut out sillouettes of cats. The faces of the cats are and painted in black with a great deal of naive charm. The little chair rocks, the bench is stationary. The paint is sky blue and is chippy in places where little hands and little doll's heads have been. There is a little flake where a nail's direction was misjudged a little, and a portion of the nail is exposed there. The bench is 7" across and 6" high to t... Click for details

Dog Head Walking Stick

Archives: Collectibles: Specialty Pre 1940: item #135481
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This is a beautiful dog's head atop this walking stick, cast in brass or bronze. The dog appears to be a retriever, with the handsome squarish jaw and a nice coat. The stick is a hardwood branch with the knots knocked off, and it's smooth to the touch. There is a brass tip on the cane covered in black rubber. Etched into the back of the cane top, "Walk Softly". The length of the stick is about 36-37". It is in excellent condition and dates to 1920-1940.

French Bulldog salt & pepper shakers

Archives: Collectibles: Specialty Pre 1960: item #132012

Very cute! French Bulldog salt & pepper shakers. Size 2''tall and 1 1/4'' wide and marked Japan. Have cork bottoms c.1950's or so. I have a pair myself and just love them.

Small Metal Sculpture of Two Tussling Dogs

Archives: Collectibles: Specialty Pre 1920: item #124839
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This is an interesting little piece that I was tickled to find, being interested in all dog antiques. It depicts two dogs in a tussle, one dog having hold of the other's ear, the other, no doubt, yelping in loud protest. It is made out of spelter, or some similar metal, with a gold finish, now mostly worn off. The size is approximately 4" by 2.5". I don't really know the age, although I will guess that it dates somewhere between 1900 and about 1920.

Bronze Dog Sculpture

Archives: Collectibles: Specialty Pre 1920: item #112491
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I believe this handsome dog is a Great Dane. He is cast in bronze, I believe, and although hollow inside, is quite heavy. The sculpture would have originally been affixed to a base but is now free standing. It's hard to say how old he is, but I will estimate turn of the century to early 20th century. Approximately 7" long and 4" high.

19TH CENTURY CARVED IVORY THREE-HEADED HORSE

Archives: Collectibles: Specialty Pre 1910: item #105395
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This is a finely carved ivory horse head, one side having three heads with glass eyes, mane and teeth, the other side, a single horse head on a wood base, excellent condition with age appropriate wear, some surface cracks. Ivory measurements 4 1/2 in. L x 1 3/4 in H x 1 3/8 in W. Including base 5 1/4 in L x 2 3/4 in H x 2 in W approximately.

Antique Dog Billy, English

Archives: Collectibles: Specialty Pre 1900: item #104490
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This dog billy would have been used by trainers to tap their dogs to keep their attention on the task at hand. The handle is a small deer foot with a sterling "shoe" that is riveted through the hoof. The sterling is hallmarked but so worn I cannot determine whose mark it is or the date. The leather is fine old braided leather with a lovely patina, that is still supple and has plenty of life. The tassels on the end have worn away. Overall length is 31". I think it dates to around the 1900.

Small Metal Dog Figurine

Archives: Collectibles: Specialty Pre 1930: item #91418
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I think this looks like a Bull Dog or, perhaps, a Pit Bull. It may well be a Pit Bull because that look says BITE to me! He is painted metal, perhaps bronze, with touches of white and a tan collar. Cute as he can be, wary expression and all. About 2" high and almost 4" nose to tail. Excellent condition, early 20th century.

Golfer Pipeholder

Archives: Collectibles: Specialty Pre 1940: item #50112
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Spelter figural knickered golfer finishing his swing alongside the pipeholder standing on a 1/2" high platform. 4" tall x 2 5/8" wide.

Art Deco Marathon Slide-A-Light Cigarette Case Lighter

Archives: Collectibles: Specialty Pre 1940: item #388251

American Art Deco cigarette case/lighter. Circa 1935. Slide-A-Light by Marathon. Black and tortoise shell enamel on chrome. Sunburst motif. With original velvet lined presentation case, carrying pouch, manufacturer's instructions in cellophane wrapper, cleaning brush. Approximate dimensions: 4 1/4" x 2 1/2". Near mint condition. Minor surface scratches. Additional photographs available upon request.