Online Auction: Assorted Collectibles & Jewellery – Featuring Majolica Vase and Amber Pieces and furniture
Lot 80:
Taiwan, Ole Puffer Smoking Bulldog, Cast Iron, Modern Reproduction
Description
Manufactured in Taiwan, this mechanical bank is a modern reproduction of a classic cast iron design. The piece features an anthropomorphic bulldog character dressed in a green bowler hat and black vest, seated upon a landscape-themed base. The mechanism is lever-activated; when the lever on the dog’s back is pressed, the head moves in a puffing motion to accept a coin. There is no original patent information as this is a contemporary piece, though it is modelled after 19th-century originals. The mechanism is in full working status. Dimensions: Approximately 7.5″ H.
Condition report:
The paintwork is original to the manufacture and remains in excellent condition with bright pigments and intentional distressing to simulate age. The mechanical function is complete and operational. No missing parts or repairs are noted; the original circular base plate and coin stopper are intact.
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