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Dogs Ready for the Hunt

Categories Figural - Animals & Living Creatures
Type dog
Material Brass, Bronze
Markings Unmarked
Manufacturer Undetermined
Origin England
Date or Era circa 1900
Measuring 10” x 7” x 4 ½” (excluding the horn)

This brass inkstand finish features two bronze dogs in front of a fence. One dog is standing, the other one is prone. Between them is a stone pillar which houses the inkwell (missing insert).  On top of the pillar are a braid whip and a sword, crossed over each other. In front is a fox hunt horn atop a removeable pen tray. The border of the base has an oak leaf design.

 

Sold for $312 in March 2024

 

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