1 ) Taisho bronze of Akita by Saegusa Soutarou (Japanese, 1911-2006)
A Taisho period bronze of a standing Akita by Saegusa Soutarou (Japanese, 1911-2006)

2 ) A French crystal perfume / scent flacon / bottle of a begging Bichon
A French pressed colourless frosted crystal perfume / scent flacon / bottle of a begging Bichon This most likely inspired the Dior, Fernand Guérycolas 1952 designed flacon of Monsieur Dior’s Bichon “Bobby” for the Miss Dior range.

3 ) A Meiji period, Japanese Yuzen Birodo (Yuzen-dyed cut velvet) textile of tiger with pigeon
A Meiji period, Japanese Yuzen Birodo (Yuzen-dyed cut velvet) textile on dyed cotton ground of a recumbent tiger with pigeon. Original black wood frame. Japanese circa 1900

4 ) Bloodhound Medal
Bloodhound medal with inscribed lettering reading "Societe Royale Saint Hubert Bruxelles 1910"

5 ) A rare 19th, French, bronze and ormolu stag and boar “La Chasse” chenets / fire dogs / andirons.inspired by designs by Jacques Caffieri (1678-1755).
A rare 19th, French, bronze ormolu stag and boar “La Chasse” chenets / fire dogs / andirons. A pair of stags stand tall beneath oak branches. A central boar’s head sits wit a gun within a French horn, surrounded by oakleaf decoration. Signed “CH”. French, circa 1870.

6 ) Late 19th century pair of ormolu candelabra the bases formed with Samson Edmé et Cie Bolognese Terriers in the manner of the Meissen models of Bolognese Terriers after Johann Joachim Kändler (German, 1706 – 1775)
Late 19th century pair of ormolu candelabra the bases formed with Samson Edmé et Cie Bolognese Terriers in the manner of the Meissen models of Bolognese Terriers after Johann Joachim Kändler (German, 1706 – 1775). French, circa 1890

7 ) Magnificent near life size pair of papier-mache Borzoi dogs SOLD
A large assortment of painted Russian papier-mache items appear in a Tiffany & Co. cataloge from 1893.

8 ) A marble sculpture of a Borzoi by Giacomo Merculiano (Italian, 1859-1935)
A marble sculpture of a recumbent Borzoi by Giacomo Merculiano (Italian, 1859-1935). Italian, circa 1900 Giacomo Merculiano clearly loved the Borzoi breed, and sculptured them in many different forms, he is especially known for his amazing Borzoi sculpture at the Monseigneur de Andrea Buenos-Aires (Argentina).

9 ) Magnificent pair of enamel and soft paste Sèvres/Sevres porcelain hunting vases
A magnificent pair of early 19th century, Sèvres, enamel and soft paste porcelain hunting vases. The bases with seated Borzoi and Foxhounds in soft paste porcelain, the bodies polychromed with horseback and dog hunting scenes in tree adorned landscape. Stag and boar heads in soft paste porcelain applied to distinctive 'bleu celeste' border. Marked to the base with the Sèvres 'intertwined' double 'L', inset with an ‘M’, and the painter’s mark ‘277’. French, circa 1830.

10 ) Austrian cold painted bronze of a Boxer
Austrian cold painted bronze of a Boxer

11 ) Bronze of a Boxer by Johann Kurt Pflug (German, 1897-1956)
An early 20th century bronze sculpture of a standing on a black marble bass by Johann Kurt Pflug (German, 1897-1956) is of interest. Signed to the base ‘Pflug’ German, circa 1920, approximately 12 ¼ x 12 ½ inches wide.

12 ) Bronze recumbent Briard by Maximilien-Louis Fiot (French, 1886 - 1953).
Bronze of a recumbent Briard by Maximilien-Louis Fiot (French, 1886 - 1953). Signed at the front of the base “M.Fiot”. French, circa 1920's.

13 ) “Maternité” Briard and puppy bronze by Charles Paillet (French, 1871-1937)
“Maternité” a bronze of a recumbent Briard with her two playful puppies by Charles Paillet (French, 1871-1937). Titled along the edge “MATERNITE”, then signed by the paw “Ch. Paillet” beneath “Medaille d'or”, and numbered “6550”. French, circa 1900.

14 ) “Les Deux amis” Briard and cat, enamel ceramic by Charles Paillet (French, 1871-1937)
A rare enamel ceramic recumbent Briard nurturing a cat by Charles Paillet (French, 1871-1937). Signed “Ch. Paillet”. The bronze version of this was cast by "Le Blanc Barbedienne et fils". A variant with puppies in know as “Maternité”. French, circa 1900

15 ) Austrian bronze of a Bulldog
Cold painted Austrian bronze of a standing Bulldog Austrian, circa 1900

16 ) A mid-19th century bronze Cairn Terrier Presse-papier for Maison Alphonse Giroux
A bronze Presse-papier of a Cairn Terrier lying on its back for Maison Alphonse Giroux. The dog with glass inlaid eyes. Marked to the base “MAISON ALPH GIROUX PARIS”. French, circa 1860.

17 ) A 14 carat gold reverse intaglio crystal ring of a Chow Chow retailed by J E Caldwell
A 14 carat gold reverse intaglio crystal ring of a Chow Chow retailed by J E Caldwell The gold ring is set with an English made crystals of the Chow Chows 'Chee-Moo'. It's name inscribed to the reverse. 'Chee-Moo' was the famous Chow Chow 'Hildewell Chee-Moo' breed by the famous Mrs. V. A. M. Mannooch, circa 1920. Also inscribed the Chow's owner's name 'K. Offutt. Most likely a later setting to the crystal, and possibly once from a set of double sided crystal cufflinks. English / American circa 1920 / 1940.

18 ) Bronze of a Chow-Chow by Prosper Lecourtier (French, 1851-1924) Bronze of a Chow-Chow standing on rocky base by Prosper Lecourtier (1851-1924).
Bronze of a Chow-Chow by Prosper Lecourtier (French, 1851-1924) Bronze of a Chow-Chow standing on rocky base by Prosper Lecourtier (1851-1924). Signed 'Lecourtier'. French, circa 1900

19 ) A pair of Minton plates painted with Queen Victoria’s Collies Fern & Noble by Eva Langham (the Queen’s lady-in-waiting)
A pair of reticulated Minton plates showing images of Queen Victoria’s favourite Collies, Fern & Noble III recumbent in a Highland setting by Eva Langham (the Queen’s lady-in-waiting).

20 ) Dachshund Inkwell
Cold painted seated inkwell in the form of a seated Dachsund. Dated 'easter 1910'.

21 ) Art Deco Bronze Dachshund by Johann Kurt Pflug (1897-1956)
Art Deco Bronze Seated Dachshund on rectangular marble base by Johann Kurt Pflug (1897-1956). German, Circa 1925.

22 ) Hermes silk scarf depicting Dachshunds "Les Teckels" after Xavier de Poret (French, 1894 - 1975)
Silk scarf "Made in France" by Hermes designed by Xavier de Poret (French, 1894 - 1975) for his scarf first issued 1950's and called "Les Teckels" Dachshunds. Imprinted bottom left "X de Poret" and bottom right "Hermes-Paris"

23 ) An Austrian ‘Vienna’ / ‘Wiener’ bronze Dachshund & cat bell push / ringer, circa 1900
An Austrian ‘Vienna’ / ‘Wiener’ bronze bell push / ringer, in the form of a Dachshund dancing with a cat. Austrian, circa 1900. These beautifully made bronze bell pushes were used by the wealthy and aristocratic Viennese households to call their staff.

24 ) An Austrian ‘Vienna’ / ‘Wiener’ bronze Dachshund bell push / ringer, circa 1900
An Austrian ‘Vienna’ / ‘Wiener’ bronze bell push / ringer, in the form of two Dachshund puppies in a pouch. This was perhaps inspired after the Austrian animal painter Carl Reichert’s (1836-1918), baskets of puppies and kittens. Austrian circa 1900. These beautifully made bronze bell pushes were used by the wealthy and aristocratic Viennese households to call their staff.

25 ) The Dalmatian coachman's whistle
The Dalmatian coachman's whistle, circa 1850 Staffordshire.