It was listed by Aramis Antiques. Sold pieces stay on Sellingantiques as a record of what has passed through, and the next one is rarely far away.
Aramis Antiques has dated this piece to the 1880s.
The bulldog head is finely carved with glass eyes and most little teeth present. At 15cms down the shaft is a press button which might once have operated a lifting tongue in the dog’s mouth - or some other trick - there is no separate tongue in the mouth. The shaft is notched, similar to a hazel branch. The stick has a brass collar. The brass tip is missing. Except for that, the condition is excellent and it is a lovely tactile piece.
Aramis Antiques has dated this piece to the 1880s.
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