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Dogs Guarding the Mail
| Categories | Figural - Animals & Living Creatures |
| Type | dog |
| Material | Cast iron |
| Markings | numbered 4610 |
| Manufacturer | Undetermined |
| Origin | United States |
| Date or Era | circa 1900 |
| Measuring | 5 5/8” square |
Cast-iron, brass finish inkstand features a bulldog and his terrier buddy waiting for delivery in front of a mailbox. The hinged mailbox cover reads: PULL DOWN – LETTERS – U.S. MAIL. The base is marked with the number 4610.
Estimated value: $100
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