French Papier Mâché Growler Bobble Head Bulldog Pull Toy Late 19th century

Estate / Collection: Estate of Bartlett Burnap

Modeled in the form of a Boston Terrier, with an articulated head and jaw, glass eyes and barking mechanism. Height 14 inches, length 17 3/4 inches..

Bonham's & Butterfields, Los Angeles, CA, Dec. 2007, lot 5149.

there has been a repair to a break to the dog's right leg where it meets the body; there is an associated hairline crack to the body in this area; there are scattered paint flake losses to the papier maché, commensurate with age and usage; the edges of the ears, face, etc., are "dog eared;" there is an opening on the dog's nose, apparently caused by wear; the pull toy has a general light worn/soiled appearance (dirt), commensurate with age; appears to have originally had wheels on the bottom of each foot (for pulling); working condition not tested
Condition Report: there has been a repair to a break to the dog's right leg where it meets the body; there is an associated hairline crack to the body in this area; there are scattered paint flake losses to the papier maché, commensurate with age and usage; the edges of the ears, face, etc., are "dog eared;" there is an opening on the dog's nose, apparently caused by wear; the pull toy has a general light worn/soiled appearance (dirt), commensurate with age; appears to have originally had wheels on the bottom of each foot (for pulling); working condition not testedAny condition statement is given as a courtesy to a client, is an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact and our Organization shall have no responsibility for any error or omission. Please contact the specialist department to request further information or additional images that may be available.Request a condition report