Antique Novelty Mechanical Box - Articulated Dog - Fox Terrier

Name: Antique Novelty Mechanical Box - Articulated Dog - Fox Terrier
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA482151
Availability: SoldOut

1900 - 1920

Sold by Puckerings

Description

Dating to the early twentieth century, around 1910, this box I suspect originates from the Black Forest region or Italian Dolomites; the articulated fox Terrier is similar to the Anri figures, but seems to be better quality.

The box is made from a beautifully figured piece of Walnut and trimmed with pewter edging.

The charming figural dog in the form of a Fox Terrier sports two little glass eyes. The tail of the dog is used to open the box, the dog is articulated and as the lid opens, the dog "crawls" up the lid and appears to be peering over the edge once open.

I suspect this was originally a cigarette box, but could now be used for all manor of things from change, Jewels or gentleman's cufflinks.

A truly charming and novel box in excellent condition.

The box measures 4 1/4" x 3 3/4" x 4" tall to top of dog; the hand carved figure spanning 6 1/4" in length.

Item ID:39518

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Physical Dimensions

Height

10cm (3.94")

Width

15cm (5.91")

Depth

9cm (3.54")

Declaration

Puckerings has dated this piece to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA482151

Dealers Internal Reference

39518

Dealers Notes

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Description

fig 1. Antique Novelty Mechanical Box - Articulated Dog - Fox Terrier

The box is made from a beautifully figured piece of Walnut and trimmed with pewter edging.

The charming figural dog in the form of a Fox Terrier sports two little glass eyes.

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The tail of the dog is used to open the box, the dog is articulated and as the lid opens, the dog "crawls" up the lid and appears to be peering over the edge once open.

Puckerings