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Dog – Large Wooden Dog’s Head
| Categories | Figural - Animals & Living Creatures |
| Type | dog |
| Material | Wood |
| Manufacturer | Syroco |
| Origin | United States |
| Date or Era | circa 1910 |
| Measuring | 9 ½” x 8” x 5 ¾” |
A large dog with glass eyes has his paws draped over a log set with utility spaces. There is great detail overall, especially with the chain and collar. The piece is made of molded wood pulp (probably Syroco – Syracuse Ornamental Co. – but not marked). Housed inside the dog’s head is a Sengbusch Self-Closing Inkwell with patent dates ending January 15, 1907.
Estimated value: $150
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