Puckerings has dated this piece to the 1880s.
The head of the dog opens to reveal the ink chamber. The dog is hand chased all over to give it a realistic texture. The dog retains his two original little glass eyes.

The plinth is a heavy piece of stone, perhaps polished slate, with a little age chip. Excellent condition and about as charming as they come. The base measures 5 1/2" x 3" and stands 5" tall.
Item ID: 35894
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Puckerings has dated this piece to the 1880s.
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