Mytton Antiques - Jerrard Nares has dated this piece to the 1850s.
His jaw is sprung to act as a paper/letter holder.
The whole on a rectangular marble base.
Very nicely patinated ormolu.
Date c 1840.
Height 5 1/2 inches, width 6 1/2 inches, depth 3 1/4 inches.
Mytton Antiques - Jerrard Nares has dated this piece to the 1850s.
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19th C Ormolu Dog Letter Holder
