1940s Large BOXER Figurine in Fine Bone China "Dogs are anthropologists among us. They are students of our behavior." -- A.H. DESCRIPTION ~ seaside*collectibles is happy to bring you this finely detailed dog figurine with its powerful stance and beautiful expression. It is an authentic antique in fine bone china. BREED OF DOG ~ The Boxer. "First exhibited in a dog show for St. Bernards at Munich in 1895 and developed in Germany, the BOXER is a breed of stocky, medium-sized, short-haired dogs. The coat is smooth and fawn or brindled, with or without white markings. Boxers have broad, short skulls and a square muzzle. Their extremely strong jaws are ideal for hanging on to large prey. The Boxer was bred from the English Bulldog and the now extinct Bullenbeisser and is part of the Molosser group and proved to be a very popular breed of dog in the United States."--W MATERIALS ~ FINE BONE CHINA. High gloss finish. Entirely hand painted. ref: BP_41 ERA ~ Early - Mid 1940s ORIGIN / HALLMARK ~ Round black and gold logo sticker reading: WALES in cursive lettering over a stylized jeweled crown. Reg US Pat Off. MADE IN JAPAN. DIMENSIONS ~ 7 " Length x 6 " Height CONDITION ~ GOOD Antique Vintage Condition.Removable inventory sticker residue on side of figurine. Back leg has been repaired and a chip painted in. No other known loss of detail, crazing or pattern loss - overall detailing is bright. Only one figurine of this design is available at seaside collectibles. Don't let this beauty get away! ~~~~~~~~~~ Thanks for dropping by and please take the time to view our other sales, which include vintage prints, lithographs, heirloom collectibles, first edition books, vintage glass & porcelain, as well as many other interesting and unusual collectibles. NO RESERVE! Payment Options: ECheck. MasterCard, American Express or Visa Credit Card through PayPal. Shipping Options: More than one item awarded from us at seaside*collectibles? We'll consolidate all of the shipping costs in this bid period. Shipping/handling charges include insurance & USPS Priority. Federal Express delivery is optional. International bidders are welcome. Customer Service & Shipping Policy: Winning bidder pays actual shipping fees. International rates will be based on location and preferred shipping method. Payment must be received from buyer within 10 days after the close of the sale as per requirements. California Residents pay 9.25% Sales tax. Items lost or damaged in transit are the buyer/carrier responsibility. All shipping and optional insurance costs are to be prepaid by the buyer. Our goal at seaside*collectibles is to provide a first-rate product, excellent customer service and satisfaction. Our Customer Promise. All items as described and well packaged for shipping. We want you to visit our sale site again and again. Any inquiries? Please email us. WE INVITE YOU TO VISIT OUR OTHER AUCTIONS!!! All contents & photographs copyright Ĺ 2000-9 Seaside Collectibles. All rights reserved.