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Fri, May 29, 2026 11:00AM EDT
Lot 170

Vintage Gilt Metal Novelty Seated Dog with Cigarette Figurine

Estimate: $30 - $10,000

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A mid-20th-century novelty figurine depicting a seated dog, stylized with characteristics of a bulldog or bull terrier, holding a permanent cigarette-like object in its mouth. The piece is constructed from a heavy cast gray base metal and is finished with a gold-toned gilt paint. The figurine is cast as a single unit with an integrated rectangular base. The underside of the base is flat and exhibits numerous surface scratches and signs of oxidation consistent with age. There are no discernible maker's marks, signatures, or manufacturer labels present on the item.

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