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Dog – Bulldog Wearing a Bowler Hat
| Categories | Figural - Animals & Living Creatures |
| Type | dog |
| Material | White metal |
| Manufacturer | Undetermined |
| Origin | Undetermined |
| Date or Era | circa 1900 |
| Measuring | 3” wide; 3 ½” tall |
This charming bulldog sports a bowler hat, which lifts to access the inkwell. On the back of the piece, one finds a ribbed striker. The piece may have been designed to be used either as an inkwell or as a match holder.
Estimated value: $125
Sold for $99 in June 2024; Sold for $123 in July 2024; Sold for $126 in September 2025
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