Bton Terrier Collectibles

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To know a Boston Terrier dog is to be charmed by one…so is it any wonder that images of these lively, expressive dogs have been placed on so many delightful antiques and collectibles? A wonderful assortment featuring \"the American Gentleman among dogs\" has been gathered in this volume, which is sure to appeal to canine aficionados everywhere. Featured are cast iron doorstops, porcelain and bronze figurines, bookends, inkwells, ashtrays, cigarette cases, salt and pepper shakers, toys, artwork, jewelry, advertising, novelties, paperweights, clocks, souvenir spoons, canes, books and comics, sheet music, and much more. The items range from tiny to life-size, from aristocratic to amusing, from antique to contemporary. Among the manufacturers and artists represented are Bing and Grondahl, Goebel, Rookwood, Bradley and Hubbard, Meissen, Rosenthal, Royal Copenhagen, Mortens Studios, Hagen-Renaker, Steiff, Chester Nicodemus, Chris Baldwin, Lowell Davis, and Morgan Dennis. Values for all items are included in the captions. This book is a tribute to the Boston Terrier breed and a treat for antique collectors and dog lovers alike. AUTHOR: Donna S. Baker is a writer, editor, and dog enthusiast from southeastern Pennsylvania. Paul Hiller is a retired school psychologist from Connecticut who has been collecting Boston Terrier memorabilia for many years.

ISBN: 9780764318849
Author: BAKER, DONNA S.
Format: Paperback
Publication date: 21/07/2003
RRP: $62.99
Pages: 160
Dimension: 279mm X 216mm
Imprint: Schiffer Publishing