Dog ornament

Discussion in 'Antique Discussion' started by glassluv, Sep 23, 2024 at 6:33 PM.

  1. glassluv

    glassluv Active Member

    Hello,
    Found this little pup at an estate sale for a buck. I'd clean it up, a new ornament for the Christmas tree.
    Upon paying, the woman working the sale practically made me feel like I was stealing it, saying "That piece was underpriced" and "someone made a mistake." I didn't argue, I just stood there with my dollar, which surprising she took.
    I have to ask DSC_Dog.png DSC_dog3.png DSC_dog4.png DSC_dog2.png , is it special? It looks old, but I THINK it's painted plastic. I guess it could be a lightweight wood. I'm pretty sure the eyes are not glass. I don't see any mold lines. It's about 4.25 inches long by 4 inches tall. He has a metal ring in his back.
    Any thoughts? Thanks :)
     
    glassluv, Sep 23, 2024 at 6:33 PM
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  2. Bookahtoo

    Bookahtoo Moderator Moderator

    Does the body have a little give to it when you squeeze it gently? It could be celluloid.
    But it looks like a newer wood import to me.
     
    Bookahtoo, Sep 23, 2024 at 6:45 PM
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  3. daveydempsey

    daveydempsey Moderator Moderator

    Could be paper mache.
     
    daveydempsey, Sep 23, 2024 at 6:56 PM
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  4. glassluv

    glassluv Active Member

    No squeeze, no give at all. It crossed my mind with paper mache over something harder. Is that a thing?
    If it's a newer import, less that 25 years?
     
    glassluv, Sep 23, 2024 at 7:33 PM
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    Roaring20s Well-Known Member

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    Roaring20s, Sep 23, 2024 at 8:20 PM
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  6. glassluv

    glassluv Active Member

    Holy cow! Thanks so much guys!
    Heck, I guess I did steal it!
     
    glassluv, Sep 23, 2024 at 8:34 PM
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