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  AN 31464  VINTAGE BIRD CALL, BOXWOOD.  USED TO LURE CUCKOO BIRDS, OWLS INTO SHOOTING RANGE.  CAN BE REGULATED LIKE A FLUTE.  4 3/4" LONG, 1 3/4" IN DIAMETER.  VERY GOOD CONDITION, FUNCTIONS PERFECTLY.  ENGLISH ORIGIN, CIRCA MID TO LATE 1800'S.  $235.00

  AN 8255Bronze Crane type bird, standing posture with wings extended.  Appears 1920's French, 4" tall on marble base.  $175.00

  AN 30779 SPRATTS SONG BIRD TIN, "SONG RESTORER".  GRAPHIC,COLORFUL LABEL, 2 1/2" X 3 1/2" X 3/4".  TIN ACTS AS A FEETER.  PROBABLY PRE-WWII VINTAGE.  VERY GOOD ORIGINAL CONDITION.  $78.00

AN 8271 BRONZE MODEL, LABRADOR IN SITTING POSITION, 3" TALL MOUNTED ON 4 1/2" X 2 1/2" BASE.  NICELY DETAILED, VICTORIAN.  $265.00

    AN  23290  BRONZE PAIR OF PIGS ON MARBLE PLINTH, APPROX.  8" WIDE 5" HIGH.  SIGNED BY JULIE MOIGNIEZ.  SUPERB, ORIGINAL CONDITION, WONDERFUL DETAIL.  $235.00

   AN  28031  AUSTRIAN COLD PAINTED BRONZE RETRIEVER HUNTING DOG, MOUNTED ON MARBLE BASE.  DOG IS 3" LONG, BASE ABOUT 4" LONG.  PIN OR CHANGE TRAY.  VERY NICE, CIRCA 1900.  POSSIBLY EARLIER.  $175.00

   AN  30233  BRONZE WHIPPET OR LURCHER STATUE OR MODEL, 5" LONG, 4 1/2" TALL MOUNTED ON MAHOGANY PLINTH.  NICELY DETAILED, ATTRACTIVE PATINA AND CONDITION.  $285.00

  AN  23396  PAIR OF CAST BRONZE YORKIES, THE DETAIL IS GREAT, THEY ARE SIGNED ON THE BACK, BUT I CAN NOT MAKE OUT THE SIGNATURE, THEY STAND APPROX 4 INCHES TALL X 5 1/2 INCHES LONG X 4 1/2 INCHES WIDE, THE DETAIL IS VERY GOOD RIGHT DOWN TO THE RIBBON THEY HAVE IN THEIR HAIR, THE FRONT YORKIE IS LYING DOWN, THE REAR IS STANDING.  A GREAT GIFT FOR THE YORKIE LOVER.  IT'S THE ONLY ONE WE'VE SEEN.  $165.00

   AN  10642  Victorian solid brass fireplace poker rest in the shape of a sitting cat, 3 1/2" tall, 3" wide.  Solid heavy brass with cast iron holder.  Probably 1870's-1880's vintage.  Nice mellow patina.  Very good condition.  $55.00

  AN 31444 CATAL, FOSTER FEEDING BOTTLE FOR SMALL ANIMALS, DOGS, CATS, FARM & ZOO ANIMALS.  GLASS FEEDER, NATURAL RUBBER TEATS, INSTRUCTIONS BOOKLET, ALL IN THE ORIGINAL BOX MARKED "CAT" ACCESSORIES LTD.  BEDFORD ENGLAND.  $32.00

   AN  22828  BOB WHITE SWEET DAIRY FEED 18% PROTEIN, CANVAS 100# EMPTY FEED SACK, ABOUT 23" X 37".  FEED WAS MANUFACTURED BY BOB WHITE MILLS, INC. DULUTH, MINNESOTA.  SACK MADE BY FULTON BAGS, MINNEAPOLIS.  EXCELLENT, ORIGINAL CONDITION, A FEW STAINS, DISPLAYS WELL.  $50.00

  AN  11636  "BEAGLE ASSOCIATION", Membership badge with pinback, 3/4" x 1". Nicely embossed with dog image and group name.  Multi-color.  Excellent 100% original condition.  Nice Beagle Memorabilia.  $25.00

AN 20278 VINTAGE SPRATT'S BOOK "GUIDE TO DOG MANAGEMENT" BY A. CROXTON SMITH, 5" X 7", 88 PAGES.  ATTRACTIVE COVERS.  EXCELLENT CONDITION, CIRCA  1940-1950.  $29.00

    AN 30237  ANTIQUE DOG BOWL, PORCELAIN ENAMEL OVER IRON, 8" DIAMETER.  WHITE INSIDE, DARK BLUE OUTSIDE.  TYPICAL EDGE CHIPS & SCUFFS.  USABLE, CIRCA 1900-1920.  $95.00

AN  11634  Boxer Dog Pin, "L. AND H. C. BOXER CLUB", 3/4" diameter membership pin or badge.  Brass with green enamel around dog cameo.  Excellent 100% original condition.  $25.00

  AN 11838 BRIDLINGTON & DISTRICT CANINE SOCIETY DOG SHOW, 1950'S.  SPRATT'S PET FOOD ADVERTISING.  A NICE UNUSUAL PIECE OF DOG MEMORABILIA IN EXCELLENT CONDITION.  $15.00

  AN  27019  CLARKES MELORUSK DOG FOOD ENAMEL ADVERTISING SIGN CLARKES PORCELAIN DOG FOOD ENAMEL ADVERTISING SIGN, 26" WIDE, 18" TALL, WHITE WITH BOLD RED LETTERING, "CLARKE’S MELORUSK THE WHOLEMEAL MEATLESS RUSH FOR DOGS".  EDGE RUST AND DINGS BUT CLEAR IMAGE WITH GOOD BRIGHT LUSTER.  A MUST FOR VEGETARIAN DOG LOVERS.  $265.00

  AN  28086  ORIGINAL PORCELAIN "CLARKE'S MELORUSK" DOG FOOD ENAMEL SIGN, 12" X 12", WHITE WITH HIGHLY EMBOSSED RED LETTERING.  VERY GOOD CONDITION FOR IT'S AGE, SOME CHIPPING AT THE MOUNTING HOLES AND MINOR RUSTING ON THE EDGES.  VERY STURDY, WOULD DISPLAY NICELY.  CIRCA 1900-1930.  NOT A MODERN REPRODUCTION.  $175.00

  AN 31182 ANTIQUE BRASS DOG COLLAR, 12" CIRCUMFERENCE, TINY BRASS LOCK (NO KEY).  PROBABLY VICTORIAN ERA, MID 1800'S.  INTERESTING CANINE MEMORABILIA PIECE.  $125.00 

  AN 30555 ENGLISH DOG COLLAR, 1 1/2" WIDE DOUBLE LEATHER WITH MULTIPLE SPIKES AND RIVETS, 16" LENGTH.  APPEARS TO BE UNUSED.  AGE NOT KNOWN.  $22.00

vintage English leather dog collar  AN 32276  ENGLISH LEATHER DOG COLLAR, 24" LENGTH, 14 SOLID BRASS STUDS.  BRASS UNMARKED NAME PLAQUE, BRASS BUCKLE.  EXCELLENT, USED CONDITION.  POSSIBLY PRE-WAR VINTAGE.  $48.00

Vintage English dog collar  AN 32274  VINTAGE ENGLISH DOG COLLAR, HEAVY DOUBLE LEATHER, 25" LENGTH.  ALL SOLID BRASS FITTINGS AND DECORATION, 3 RAISED IMAGE BULLDOGS, LANYARD RING FOR LEAD.  NICE HIGH QUALITY PIECE IN EXCELLENT, USABLE CONDITION.  MISSING ONE BRASS DECORATION.  PRE-WWII VINTAGE.  $95.00

  AN 31468  VINTAGE LEATHER DOG COLLAR, DOUBLE STRAP WITH 8 SOLID BRASS STUDS, BRASS BUCKLE AND NAME PLAQUE ENGRAVED "MILES TIGEEN BESSELSLEIGH".  OVERALL LENGTH 20 3/4".  FOUND IN ENGLAND.  USED BUT SERVICEABLE CONDITION.  $65.00

antique dog collar  AN 32447  VICTORIAN BRASS DOG COLLAR, NICKEL PLATED WOVEN CHAIN LINKS, 12" LENGTH.  NAME PLATE ENGRAVED "JAMES MAYOR".  LANYARD RING, TWO SETTINGS FOR LENGTH 11 1/2" & 11 3/4".  SUPERB, ORIGINAL CONDITION.  CIRCA 1800'S.  $275.00

  AN 20435 CRUFTS DOG SHOW COMPETITION OFFICIAL STEWARD BADGE, METAL WITH TWO COLOR ENAMEL, 1 3/4" LONG OVAL SHAPE, PINBACK.  EXCELLENT 100% ORIGINAL CONDITION.  A SCARCE AND UNUSUAL PIECE OF DOG MEMORABILIA.  $45.00

AN  11635  "THREE RIDING LABRADOR CLUB", Membership pin or badge, 3/4" diameter.  Green enamel around black dog image.  Birmingham England marked on reverse.  Excellent 100% original condition.  $25.00

   AN  22320  VINTAGE MELOX DOG FOOD MATCH STRIKER - BOOK HOLDER.  NICKEL PLATED BRASS WITH ENAMEL DOG FIGURE.  AN ADVERTISING PIECE PUT OUT BY MELOX PET FOODS.  PROBABLY 1950'S VINTAGE.  FROM ENGLAND, VERY GOOD CONDITION.  $95.00

   AN  8274   SILVER PLATED BRONZE DOG ON MARBLE BASE ADORABLE SHEPHERD TYPE DOG IN SITTING POSITION.  NICELY DETAILED, 5" LONG X 4" TALL ON A 3" X 6" BLACK MARBLE BASE.  VERY ATTRACTIVE, CIRCA PRE W.W.I.  EXCELLENT CONDITION.  $95.00 Sale $78.00

   AN 22355  VINTAGE SILVER SPANIEL DOG PIN, 1 3/8" WIDE.  GORGEOUS HIGHLY DETAILED PIECE.  EXCELLENT QUALITY AND CONDITION.  REVERSE MARKED "STERLING", PINBACK.  $32.00

  AN 24937 COCKER SPANIEL SILVER SPOON. EMBOSSED IMAGE OF THE DOG, BLUE ENAMEL ACCENT. MARKED "COCKER SPANIEL CLUB OF SCOTLAND 1933". ENGLISH HALLMARKS INDICATE BIRMINGHAM 1934. EXCELLENT, ORIGINAL CONDITION. SCARCE PIECE OF DOG RELATED MEMORABILIA.  $68.00

P 10668 VINTAGE SPILLERS PORCELAIN DOG FOOD SIGN SPILLERS DOG FOOD COMPANY IS AN OLD TIME LONG ESTABLISHED ENGLISH PRODUCER OF PET FOOD.  THIS HEAVY STEEL AND PORCELAIN ADVERTISING SIGN WAS MADE PRIOR TO W.W.II, 1920'S-1930'S ERA.  IT STANDS 20" TALL AND IS 30" WIDE WITH 8 MOUNTING HOLES.  THE WEIGHT IS ABOUT 10 POUNDS.  ALL OF THE YELLOW LETTERING IS IN PERFECT CONDITION, THE GREEN BACKGROUND HAS A FEW VERY FINE SCRATCHES.  THE OVERALL LUSTER IS OUTSTANDING.  THERE ARE SOME MINOR CHIPS AT THE EXTREME OUTSIDE EDGES.  THIS PIECE IS IN SUPERB ORIGINAL CONDITION.  WE GUARANTEE YOU'LL LOVE IT.  $225.00

    AN  27073  VINTAGE SPRATT'S ENAMEL PET FOOD  PORCELAIN ADVERTISING SIGN, 15" X 15" DOUBLE SIDED WITH 2" FLANGE.  "SPRATT'S FOODS FOR DOGS AND BIRDS", TWO COLOR PRINT WITH DEEP SHELVING AND GREAT LUSTER.  TYPICAL CHIPS AT THE MOUNTING HOLES AND EDGES BUT OVERALL EXCELLENT, ORIGINAL CONDITION.  $375.00

  AN  25868  RARE VINTAGE SPRATTS ENGLISH DOG BISCUIT TIN "MY FAITHFUL FRIEND'S OWN BISCUIT BOX".  YOUR FAITHFUL FRIEND COULD BE THE ONLY DOG TO OWN HIS OWN BISCUIT TIN.  ONE SIDE PICTURES A TERRIER AND THE OTHER A SPANIEL.  ALL OVER THE TIN ARE SILHOUETTES OF DIFFERENT BREEDS OF DOGS.  3 3/4" X 3" DEEP AND STANDS 8 1/4" TALL WITH THE "SPRATT'S" DOG LOGO ON TOP.  THIS RARE ENGLISH TIN IS IN SUPER CONDITION.  $165.00

   AN  27708  SPRATTS PORCELAIN, ENAMEL DOG FOOD BOWL, 10" DIAMETER AT BASE, 5" DIAMETER AT TOP.  GRAPHIC IMAGE OF A SPANIEL EATING FROM SUCH A BOWL.  THIS PATENTED DESIGN WAS MEANT TO KEEP THE DOGS EARS OUT OF THE FOOD, MARKED "SPRATS PATENT LTD. MADE IN ENGLAND".  TYPICAL DINGS AROUND THE EDGES, SOUND USEABLE CONDITION.  VERY RARE AND DESIRABLE EXAMPLE, CIRCA 1900, 100% ORIGINAL CONDITION.  $475.00

  AN  27020  VINTAGE SPRATT'S DOG DISH.  PORCELAIN ON IRON ENAMEL ADVERTISING PIECE, 7" TO 11" TAPERED DIAMETER, 4" DEEP.  SPRATT'S IN BLUE ON A WHITE BACKGROUND.  NORMAL CHIPS AND ONE RUST HOLE ON RIM.  BOWL ITSELF IS SOUND AND USEABLE.  A SCARCE 1900-1920 ERA DOG COLLECTIBLE.  $350.00

  AN   10181  VINTAGE SILVER BULL DOG AWARD SPOON BULLDOG FIGURE MOUNTED ATOP A TEASPOON, SOLID SILVER WITH ENGLISH HALLMARKS INDICATING BIRMINGHAM 1928.  THE DOG IS DONE IN SUPERB DETAIL RIGHT DOWN TO HIS COLLAR AND THE FOLDS OF HIS JOWLS.  THIS IS A GREAT PIECE OF DOG SHOW AWARD MEMORABILIA.  PURE SILVER, VERY HIGH QUALITY.  IF YOU'RE A DOG PERSON, YOU WILL LOVE THIS.  $95.00

  AN  11633  WELSH GORGI, pin or badge, 1" in diameter.  Marked - "S. I. WELSH GORGI LEAGUE INC." around cameo of the dog.  Silver color with brown enamel.  Excellent 100% original condition.  $25.00

  AN 23231  VINTAGE GAME BIRD BOX.  MADE FOR SHIPPING GROUSE, PHEASANT, CHICKS.  STIFF CARDBOARD WITH A WOODEN INNER FRAME, METAL CORNER CAPS.  TOP LABEL MARKED "GAME PERISHABLE DELIVER IMMEDIATELY" ALSO - STEVENSON & SON LTD. BOX MAKERS, VICTORIA MILLS MANCHESTER, REGISTRATION NO. 154,XXX INDICATING 1890 VINTAGE.  A VERY RARE AND UNUSUAL PIECE OF GUN SPORTING MEMORABILIA IN EXCELLENT CONDITION.  $75.00

  AN 31452 VINTAGE LEATHERDOG MUZZLE, 17" FULL LENGTH.  GOOD QUALITY LEATHER, MADE FOR A LARGE BREED.  WELL USED BUT IN EXCELLENT, USEABLE CONDITION, NO TEARS, ALL STITCHING SOUND.  A VINTAGE ITEM WITH A BRASS BUCKLE.  $95.00

  AN 31453 ANTIQUE LEATHER DOG MUZZLE.  VERY UNUSUAL CONFIGURATION, LEATHER IS STIFF AND HARD, THE BUCKLE IS PRESENT, BUT NEEDS TO BE REATTACHED.  GOOD VINTAGE DISPLAY IECE.  FOR A VERY LARGE DOG.  $95.00

  AN  22463  BLOTTER, PIGS,  "HOLCOMB & CASKEY WHOLESALE LUMBER AND SHINGLES",  CELLULOID, 3" TALL, 7 1/2" LONG.  NICELY ILLUSTRATED.  GREAT VINTAGE PIG ADVERTISING MEMORABILIA, 1900 ERA.  EXCELLENT CONDITION.  $85.00

   AN  27242  EARLY PORCELAIN "OLD CALABAR DOG BISCUITS AND POULTRY FOOD" ENAMEL SIGN, 36" X 12".  IT HAS 8 MOUNTING HOLES AROUND THE EDGE, EXTREMELY NICE HIGH LUSTER, 100% ORIGINAL, NO RESTORATION.  SCARCE AND UNUSUAL EARLY ADVERTISING PIECE.  $195.00

     AN  27240  SPRATT'S MEAT FIBRINE DOG FOODS ENAMEL SIGN, 18" X 10", BRIGHT COLOR, EXCELLENT PORCELAIN LUSTER.  MADE BY WOOD & PENFOLD LTD. LONDON VERY EARLY IN THE LAST CENTURY.  VERY MINOR TYPICAL EDGE NICKS.  DISPLAYS NICELY WITH 6 MOUNTING HOLES.  $265.00

   AN  27616  BATTLES LIVESTOCK BRANDING STICK TIN, 4" TALL, 1" DIAMETER.  FOR BRANDING PIGS, SHEEP, CATTLE.  INTERESTING FARM MEMORABILIA IN SOUND CONDITION.  TYPICAL AGE WEAR, CIRCA PRE-WWII.  $27.00

  AN  27633  BATTLES LIVESTOCK BRANDING STICK TIN, 4" TALL, ABOUT 1" DIAMETER.  MARKED FOR "BRANDING PIGS, SHEEP, CATTLE".  BRIGHT YELLOW COLOR, EXCELLENT, UNUSED CONDITION.  UNUSUAL FARM RELATED COLLECTIBLE, CIRCA PRE-WWII.  $32.00

Sheep Rumbler (bell)  AN 32335  SHEEP RUMBLER, SOLID BRASS BELL ABOUT 1 1/2" DIAMETER.  MULTIPLE CUTOUTS, TOP HANGER, WONDERFUL ORIGINAL PATINA.  MID 1800'S VINTAGE.  EXCELLENT CONDITION.  $20.00

  AN 31005 VINTAGE "BEETALL" CARDBOARD ADVERTISING SIGN, "THE BALANCE DOG DIET", 15" X 10 1/2", PICTURES A TERRIER, BAGS PRICED AT 6 PENCE AND ONE SHILLING.  MADE IN ENGLAND, 1930'S-1940'S ERA.  GREAT PRE WWII PIECE OF DOG RELATED MEMORABILIA IN VERY GOOD CONDITION WITH SOME SOILING ON EDGES.  $38.00

Greensmiths Derby Dog Biscuit sign showcard  AN 7923  GREENSMITH'S DERBY DOG BISCUIT HEAVY CARDBOARD SIGN - CIRCUS MOTIF.    WONDERFUL FULL COLOR LITHO WITH DALMATIAN JUMPING THROUGH A HOOP AND DOGS DRESSED AS CLOWNS.  THE FACTORY WAS AT HILTON MILLS NEAR DERBY WHICH IS NEAR NOTTINGHAM IN NORTHERN ENGLAND.  THE SIGN IS APPROXIMATELY 24" WIDE, 19" TALL.  VERY THICK STIFF CARDBOARD.  MADE BY R. ALLEN & SON, LTD, LITHO, NOTTINGHAM.  THIS IS A 1900 VINTAGE ADVERTISING SIGN WITH A BRIGHT, CLEAR IMAGE, NO FADING OR DISCOLORATION.  OVERALL CONDITION IS VERY NICE.  THIS IS AN OUTSTANDING PIECE OF  ORIGINAL DOG ADVERTISING RELATED MEMORABILIA IN 100% ORIGINAL CONDITION.  CIRCA 1900-1910.  $450.00

  AN 31418  VINTAGE GREENSMITH DERBY POULTRY MEAL CARDBOARD ADVERTISING SIGN, 5 1/2" TALL, 14 1/2" WIDE.  DARK BLUE, WHITE LETTERING, STRING HANGER.  NICE ANIMAL RELATED COLLECTIBLE, CIRCA 1900-1910, EXCELLENT CONDITION.  $65.00

AN 23719  VINTAGE WHEBAR FARM ANIMAL FEED CARDBOARD ADVERTISING SIGN, 5 1/2" TALL, 14 1/2" WIDE, STRING HANGER, BRIGHT RED WITH WHITE LETTERING.  ATTRACTIVE FARM RELATED MEMORABILIA IN EXCELLENT CONDITION, CIRCA 1900-1920.  $65.00

Veterinary

Benbow's Dog Tonic bottle  AN 30598  VINTAGE BENBOW DOG TONIC GLASS BOTTLE, 5 1/2" TALL, 1 1/2" DIAMETER, OCTAGON SHAPE, CORK TOP, AQUA COLORED GLASS WITH AIR BUBBLES, EMBOSSED "BENBOW'S DOG MIXTURE".  ABOUT PERFECT CONDITION.   $18.00

Parkers dog & cattle wash stoneware pot  AP 32315  PARKERS DOG AND CATTLE WASH.  ALFRED PARKER CHEMIST, HIGH STREET, UTTOXETER ENGLAND.  STONEWARE VESSEL WITH PAPER LABEL, CONE SHAPE, 3 1/2" DIAMETER BASE 6 1/2" TALL.  EXCELLENT CONDITION.  INTERESTING, EARLY VETERINARY MEMORABILIA PIECE.  $48.00

Dr Roberts Freshening Prescription tin  AN 31977  DR. DAVID ROBERTS, FRESHENING PRESCRIPTION FOR COWS AND HEIFERS.  GRAPHIC TIN, 3 1/2" DIAMETER, 4 1/2" TALL.  INTERESTING, VERY NICE CONDITION.  $36.00

Dr Roberts Udder Balm tin  AN 31978  DR. DAVID ROBERTS, UDDER BALM TIN.  TWO P;IECE, 3" DIAMETER, 2 3/4" TALL.  LITHO ALL AROUND LABEL, GRAPHIC IMAGES.  EXCELLENT CONDITION.  $32.00

    AN  27067  VETERINARY SKIN POWDER FOR HORSES, DOGS, CATTLE.  ABOUT 3 1/2" X 3" X 2".  PAPER LABEL OVER CARDBOARD, UNUSUAL VINTAGE ANIMAL RELATED COLLECTIBLE OF ENGLISH ORIGIN.  $22.00

  AN 30609 TIPPERS VITALIS, ANIMAL TONIC BOTTLE.  BROWN GLASS EMBOSSED "TIPPERS VITALIS THE BEST DRINK FOR ALL ANIMALS", 8" TALL, 2 /2" DIAMETER.  INTERESTING VETERINARY MEMORABILIA PIECE IN PERFECT, ORIGINAL CONDITION.  CORK TOP.  CIRCA PRE-WWII.  $28.00

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