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C. 1920, Composition, Life-size, Fox Terrier Advertising Figure / Sign (English)
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C. 1920, Composition, Life-size, Fox Terrier Advertising Figure / Sign (English)

1900 - 1920
Description

C. 1920, Painted Composition, Life-Size, Fox Terrier Advertising Figure / Sign (English).

Signed/Advertising: 'OSMOND'

Osmond & Son Ltd. was a historic British manufacturer of animal health and nutritional products, known for producing veterinary medicines and pet food from their base in Grimsby, Lincolnshire. They operated from 1854 to 1976, with related entities continuing to exist today under names like Osmond Group.

CONDITION:

Wear commensurate with age. A good solid piece. Excellent patina.

PROVENANCE:

From the Estate of renowned antique historian and collector, Eddi Van Auken (1946-2024), in California.

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For more information or more detailed images, please, visit our website:

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Physical Dimensions
Height
47cm (18.50")
Width
58.5cm (23.03")
Declaration

White Space Antiques has dated this Antique Fox Terrier Statue to the 1920s.

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SA1204085
Description
C. 1920, Painted Composition, Life-Size, Fox Terrier Advertising Figure / Sign (English).

Signed/Advertising: 'OSMOND'

Osmond & Son Ltd.

“
was a historic British manufacturer of animal health and nutritional products, known for producing veterinary medicines and pet food from their base in Grimsby, Lincolnshire.
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They operated from 1854 to 1976, with related entities continuing to exist today under names like Osmond Group.

fig 1. A life-size 1920s composition figure of a Fox Terrier featuring an off-white body, black painted markings on the head and back, and the name Osmond impressed into the shoulder.
fig 1. C. 1920, Composition, Life-size, Fox Terrier Advertising Figure / Sign (English)

CONDITION:

Wear commensurate with age. A good solid piece. Excellent patina.

PROVENANCE:

From the Estate of renowned antique historian and collector, Eddi Van Auken (1946-2024), in California.

WEBSITE:

For more information or more detailed images, please, visit our website:

https://www.WhiteSpaceAntiques.com

Height
47cm (18.50")
Width
58.5cm (23.03")
Date of Manufacture

White Space Antiques has dated this Antique Fox Terrier Statue to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1204085
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Archive I A life-size 1920s composition figure of a Fox Terrier featuring an off-white body, black painted markings on the head and back, and the name Osmond impressed into the shoulder.

C. 1920, Composition, Life-Size, Fox Terrier Advertising Figure / Sign (English)

Archive II A life-size 1920s composition figure of a Fox Terrier featuring an off-white body, black painted markings on the head and back, and the name Osmond impressed into the shoulder. View II
Archive III A life-size 1920s composition figure of a Fox Terrier featuring an off-white body, black painted markings on the head and back, and the name Osmond impressed into the shoulder. View III
Archive IV A life-size 1920s composition figure of a Fox Terrier featuring an off-white body, black painted markings on the head and back, and the name Osmond impressed into the shoulder. View IV
Archive V A life-size 1920s composition figure of a Fox Terrier featuring an off-white body, black painted markings on the head and back, and the name Osmond impressed into the shoulder. View V
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A life-size 1920s composition figure of a Fox Terrier featuring an off-white body, black painted markings on the head and back, and the name Osmond impressed into the shoulder.
C. 1920, Composition, Life-Size, Fox Terrier Advertising Figure / Sign (English)
Ref: SA1204085
A life-size 1920s composition figure of a Fox Terrier featuring an off-white body, black painted markings on the head and back, and the name Osmond impressed into the shoulder.
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FAQs

Commercial trade signs and composition figures were manufactured for retail shops and store displays to promote specific brands, farm products, or veterinary supplies. Placed on shop counters or in window displays, these three-dimensional models served as recognizable promotional mascots.

Composition objects were crafted using a dense mixture of materials such as plaster, chalk, sawdust, paper pulp, and adhesive binders. This compound was pressed into moulds, allowed to harden, and subsequently painted by hand or stencil to create detailed commercial models.

Authentic pieces typically exhibit age-appropriate wear, surface crazing, and fine paint degradation. Look for impressed brand names or foundry marks, visible mould seams, and a distinct weight indicative of historical composite materials rather than modern resin.

A life-size canine figure serves as an engaging accent when positioned on a fireplace hearth, within an empty room corner, or placed alongside a hallway console table. Its historic character provides a sculptural point of interest in contemporary or classic spaces.

Clean composition items by gently dusting with a soft, dry microfibre cloth or light brush. Avoid applying water, chemical cleaners, or liquid polishes, as moisture can soften the composite compound and lift delicate flaking paint.
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