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Vintage bronze paperweight featuring a ‘chow’ and little boy. Miniature and detailed

A couple of years ago I managed to score this incredible find.  I am still researching the timeframe it might have been made in and the purpose of this unusual piece but I am inclined to think the original intent is to be a paper weight.   It measures about 8″ from end to end and […]

Circa 1954 Chow Cracker Jack prize

Circa 1954 CrackerJack prize. As far as I can find this was the only chow figure style that crackerjack offered for prizes in their caramel popcorn and nut boxes.  A number of dog breeds were done that year in a variety of colorful plastics. I have seen this chow in many unusual colors and combos […]

1899 RARE Admiral Dewey and his chow Bob in rare Leslies Weekly Illustrated publication

 ADMIRAL DEWEY’S FAITHFUL COMPANION  His favorite pet the Chinese dog – Bob” who is always at his feet There are times when giving the piggy bank a shakedown actually pays off….this is one of them!   I discovered this very large scale 1899  magazine in outstanding condition other than a single fold down the middle and […]

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