Max Factor Royal Regiment Figural Perfume Bottle with Dalmation

Vintage Max Factor Royal Regiment "Coldstream Foot Guard" limited edition Leather cologne decanter. Of course, the reason this bottle is in the Dog Pound Museum is because of the smiling Dalmation at his side!

Guest Dog - Digging in the Sand

Digging in the sand at Hilton Head, SC!

Vintage Beagle Ashtray

A nice unmarked vintage ashtray with a black and white drawing of a beagle in hunting stance - the piece is unmarked.

Handmade Ceramic Wall Plaque - Girl with Dog

A ceramic wall plaque made by my own talented sister (in her younger days)! The handmade ceramic plaque features an old-fashioned scene of a young girl playing with a hoop and stick, while her dog plays alongside.

Hand Painted Ceramic Fox Terrier Pin

A lovely ceramic brooch or pin featuring a hand painted fox terrier. Although the image is hand painted, I have seen quite a few of these.

Hagen Renaker Scottish Terrier Figurine

Hagen Renaker figurines are wonderful and I particularly like this little vintage Scotty dog miniature - the coloring is outstanding, down to a touch of pink on the inside of his ears.

Mosser Satin Glass Collie Dog Figurine

Beautiful satin glass Collie or Sheltie by Mosser Glass of Cambridge, Ohio. This little guy is about 3" tall and is really lovely.

JB the Scottie Dog, Boyd Art Glass

Very nice vintage slag glass Scottish Terrier by Boyd Art Glass, of Cambridge, Ohio

This vintage Scotty is approximately 3-1/4" tall x 2-1/2" long x 1-1/2" wide. He is formed of blue slag glass with an iridescence that looks gold when the light hits.

The little Scottie is standing with front paws on a step. One ear is erect; the other is folded over.

The South Park Song

We're going to the park to have some fun
We're going to the park so Sunny can run
We're going to the park to get some fresh air
Maybe we'll see a buffalo there!

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We went to the park and had some fun
We went to the park and Sunny did run
We went to the park and got some fresh air
And we saw a chipmunk there!

Guest Dog - Magic, a Pug

Magic, a pug, with her favorite toy.

Dodds Rhinestone Figural Dog Pin c1950s

Very cute rhinestone pin by Dodds!

The figural pin is about 1-3/4" tall x 1-1/2" wide. It is silver toned metal with a pebbled surface (to simulate rhinestones) and black rhinestone eyes and collar. The piece is undated, but I believe it to be from the mid to late 1950s.

Cibby, a Michael Ricker Pewter Sculpture

Cibby (#9276) is a wonderful Michael Ricker pewter casting and a 1985 Collector's Society Special Edition. According to the January 1986 catalog, the sculptures in this series were designed especially for the Ricker-Barlett Collector's Society, and sculptures in the series were only available for purchase by members.

"Cibby" is approximately 3-1/2" x 3-1/4" x 1". In this lovely sculpture, a young girl and her dog are skiing downhill - the dog even has his feet firming planted on the skis, also, with ears flying back!
According to the catalog, "Cibby is named for Michael and Doreen Ricker's daughter-in-law, Cibby Hunt ..."

Michael Ricker passed away in January 2006.

Guest Dog - Bella, an Italian Greyhound Puppy

This is a photo of our beautiful little friend, Bella, when she was a puppy. I was Bella's pet sitter for many years, starting from when she was about 10 weeks old.

Stone Critters Blonde Cocker Spaniel

This beautiful blonde Cocker Spaniel figurine is one of United Design Company's Stone Critters - he is a large version and stands 4" tall, and is style number SC-085. Stone Critters are made in the U.S.A.; I believe this piece dates from about 1985.

Inarco Cocker Spaniel Figurine

This little Cocker Spaniel dog by Inarco is approximately 3-1/2" tall x 3-1/4" long x 2-1/4" wide. He is creamy off white matte porcelain with orange brown ears and highlights, and is in a seated position.

The underside is marked: E-2074 Inarco.

I've found some conflicting information about Inarco - one source said that the company originated in Cleveland, Ohio, and moved to Florida after being purchased by Napco. The other source said that Inarco pieces were always made in Japan. I'm still researching and will update this entry when I find out.

Roselane Sparkler Chihuahua Dog

Cute little Chihuahua "sparkler" from the 1950s!

In the 1950s, Roselane Pottery of Pasadena, California made a series of very popular animal figurines with bright, faceted glass eyes. I'm not sure this little guy is a real Roselane Sparkler - the color and glaze doesn't look quite right to me. He very well could be one of the many imitations that were around in that era.

Robert Harrop Country Companions Dr. Watson Beagle Figurine

This beautiful Beagle is Dr. Watson, from Robert Harrop's Country Companions Line. Dr. Watson is #CC27, and was retired in 1997. He is about 5.25" tall x 2.75"; he is signed and initialed on the base, and has a Country Companions label affixed to the underside of the base.


Country Companions was Robert Harrop's first line of dog figurines and was introduced in 1986. As the popularity grew, the company grew and the name of the dog figurines line was changed to "The Doggie People".


Robert Harrop figurines are highly collectible, especially the retired pieces. The retired pieces are available from many sources, including Ebay, and specialized sites such as Collectors Figurines.

Guest Dog - Cocoa, a Beautiful Akita Mix

Beautiful Cocoa, an Akita mix ... and a good friend!

West Highland Terrier Night Light

Wonderful West Highland White Terrier night light with whimsical artwork!

The entire piece is approximately 4-1/4" x 2-1/2", with the copper rimmed artwork itself 3" square.

The white "Westie" is beautifully depicted with white fur, black nose and pink tongue - gorgeous when illuminated ... or not!

This was a gift and I don't know the brand or maker.

Blue & White Enamel Snoopy Pin c.1960s

This blue and white enamel pin is of the beloved Charles M. Schulz creation - Snoopy! Snoopy was Charlie Brown's pet Beagle and a main character of Mr. Schulz' Peanuts comic strip.

There is plenty of information available about Peanuts and Snoopy, but I like the Schulz Museum's website and the large, informative section on Wikipedia.

The pin is undated, but I believe it to be from the late 1950s or early 1960s.

This colorful dancing Snoopy always makes me smile!

Black Greyhound or Whippet Pin with Rhinestone Collar

Large, beautiful black pin in the shape of a sleek Whippet or Greyhound!
This gorgeous dog pin, is approximately 2-1/2" tall x 1" wide. It is metal, with a matte black finish, with six tiny rhinestones adding some shimmer at the collar. The vintage piece is unmarked as to maker or metal content.

One of my favorite websites for figural dog jewelry is the Dog Jewelry Museum. There is a similar pin in the Dog Jewelry Museum, however, it is a matte gold rather than black.

This is a beauty, from the tip of its pointed nose to the end of its tail!

Poodle Figurine from Austria

Wonderful vintage ceramic figurine from Austria!

This large white poodle figurine is approximately 7-1/4" tall x 8" long x 3-1/2". It is ceramic with a glossy finish - white with gray shading, black eyes and nose and pink tongue. The "fur" is nicely detailed, as are the paws.

The piece is marked "Made in Austria" on one foot, with a U-shaped mark on another foot. If anyone knows what the mark stands for, please tell me - I'd love to know!

Royal Doulton Book - Dog Figurines

This is an excerpt from a charming vintage spiral bound book, Royal Doulton Figurines, c. 1961. The book is a great reference for Royal Doulton collectors, and has photos of many figurines and their famous Toby mugs. I particularly like these two facing pages that show their dog figurines.

Guest Dog - Pipi, a Tibetan Terrier

My beautiful "niece" Pipi, a Tibetan Terrier!

Antique Photo of an Italian Greyhound

I found this haunting photo at an estate sale and was fascinated by it. I believe that it is from the late 1800s.

There is something I keep wondering about in this photo - does the woman have an incredibly long index finger, or ... what is that??? A stick? A dog treat of some type?

Marcia P. Brown Lithograph - Foxhounds

Beautiful lithograph of a pack of five hound dogs in a country field - some of the dogs are Foxhounds, but others are just plain old hound dogs.

The piece is signed and numbered 191/450 and is signed by Butler, Pennsylvania artist and illustrator, Marcia P. Brown. It is dated 1995.

Marine Corps League Devil Dog Beer Can

This beer can salutes the Devil Dogs, an honorary society of the Marine Corps League. The mascot is a bull dog wearing a Marine Corps helmet; in this case, the helmet reads: Devil Dog. This particular can is from Pennsylvania and is dated 1981.

Bull Dog Canning Jar Rubbers

We found this box of Bull Dog Jar Rubbers deep in the Museum archives!

This box of canning jar rings is from, I believe, the early 1930s. They were manufactured by the Boston Woven Hose & Rubber Company of Cambridge 39, Massachusetts.

They used several versions of their bull dog logo over the years, but I particularly like this version with the very stern appearing dog!

Rawcliffe Pewter Collie Miniature

This cute and tiny little Collie is a pewter miniature by Rawcliffe Pewter, of Providence, Rhode Island.

Rawcliffe was started in 1903 by Peter Rawcliffe. According to their website, their original business specialized in silver coffee and tea services, and bronze sculptures, and entering the pewter casting business in the 1970s.

Hubley Cast Iron Cocker Spaniel

My research shows that this beautiful black cast iron Cocker Spaniel is most likely a Hubley! I'll have to do more research to confirm, but either way, I am thrilled with this recent find.

This Cocker Spaniel (at first I thought he was a long haired Dachshund because of his short legs) is about 4-1/2" tall x about 6-3/4" long, and is very heavy. He is finely detailed, and the seams are all tight and well done; he also has his original finish.

Reverse Painted Glass Brown Dog Paperweight

Very cute paperweight! The paperweight is clear glass and about 6" tall. It has an impression of a dog on the back side of the glass block. It is painted on the reverse - a copper colored, long earred dog, with long eyelashes, a green bow, and a big smile!

I've tried to find out more information about this little guy, and haven't had much success. Although it appears to be handpainted, I'd have to say it's probably a mass produced item, and also probably done within the past ten years or so.

Oil Painting of a Poodle by M. E. Lorenz

I love this portrait of a white poodle!

The painting is oil on canvas. It is signed M. E. Lorenz - I have searched ... and continue to search ... for information about this artist. I think it's possible that he or she is an amateur artist from my hometown of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Manon Freres Puppy Love Perfume Bottle

Manon Freres mini perfume bottle c. late 1940s. This cute little puppy still has remnants of its "Puppy Love" perfume.

The bottle is about 2-3/4" tall with a yellow bakelite cap. It is molded glass in the shape of a floppy earred dog, with a bow tied around his neck.

Boehm Porcelain Poodle Figurine

This beautiful white porcelain bisque poodle figurine is by Boehm. As you can see, his tail is broken! Boehm has a wonderful restoration department (which restores Herend, Royal Doulton and more in addition to Boehm). I'm thinking about sending him to them to be repaired.

I believe that this is the older version of this design, which was originally produced in the late 1950s.

Chalkware Fox Terrier Ashtray or Pin Dish

Wonderful vintage Fox Terrier ashtray or trinket dish! Two pieces are included - the chalkware piece itself, and a glass insert. It measures approximately 3" tall x 5-1/2" x 3-3/4"; the glass insert is 2-2/3" diameter.

The piece is undated, but I believe it to be from the 1950s.

Calico Dog Bud Vase from Japan

Very cute mid-century bud vase, featuring a calico dog and a green bird. The pink polka dotted vase is approximately 3-7/8" tall x 2-1/4" x 2-1/4" x 1" at rim. The calico dog has black and yellow spots, pink ears, downturned red mouth and big black eyes. The brightly colored green bird on the side of the vase is sitting atop a pink tulip. The bottom is stamped "Made in Japan".

The book "Collector's Guide to Made in Japan Ceramics", by Carole Bess White, devotes an entire chapter to mid-century calico animal ceramics from Japan. Vases similar to this are given a value in the $20-$30 range in the book.

Crystal Nail File with Hand Painted Brown Dog

Every July 4th weekend, we go to the Westmoreland County Arts and Heritage Festival in Twin Lakes Park, near Greensburg, Pennsylvania. I love arts festivals, and this one is a real favorite - it's set among the trees and along the lake, and the setting is beautiful and relaxing. I always find some little treasure that brings me pleasure throughout the year and reminds me of a happy summer day.

One of my purchases this year was this little travel nail file from Pat's Crystal Nail Files of Lebanon, PA. Pat was a friendly, very nice woman who hand paints the nail files with tiny images of everything imaginable - my favorites were the dogs and cats, and the tiny pink flamingos. First of all, my eyesight is so bad that I really admire anyone who can paint something so tiny! Secondly, the nail files themselves work really well!

Bone China Wire Haired Fox Terrier Dog Family by Shiken, Japan

This Fox Terrier family consists of three different bone china figurines by Shiken, Japan. The largest dog is approximately 2" tall x 1-3/4" long x 3/4"; the bottom of his paws are marked with an "S" in a circle. The second dog is fractionally smaller - 2" tall x 1-1/2" long x 3/4"; it has a red and silver label that reads "Bone China SHIKEN Japan". The smallest Terrier is about 1-1/2" tall x 1-1/3" long x 1/3" wide. They are all a glossy tan with black markings and brown muzzles.

Victorian Crazy Quilt Embroidered Panel - Girl with Dog

At a house sale this past weekend we found an incredible Victorian crazy quilt c. 1881. Among the intricate embroidery and numerous embellishments was my favorite piece - this sweetly embroidered scene of a young girl and her dog. The quilt also has a gorgeous flag medallion, medallions of President Garfield and his vice-president, Chester Arthur and other photos that I am still trying to identify. Other embellishments abound, such as an intricate spider web embroidered, Japanese motifs - including fans on each of the four corners.

I am still doing research, but was told that the quilt was made by the French wife of Capt. Calvin Blazier, of Baden, PA, famous for the supposedly haunted Calvin Blazier House! I purchased the quilt from a descendant of Capt. Blazier.

"Bella" Pink Dog Figurine by Royal Worcester

This abstract ceramic figure - named "Bella" - is from Royal Worcester's "Flat Mates" line c. 2005. Bella is approximately 8-1/4" tall x 4-1/2" wide x 1-1/2" deep. She has very attractive shades of pink with swirls and floating bubbles.

Weimaraner with Rhinestone Collar Pin

Wonderful vintage brooch or pin in the shape of a sleek Weimaraner. The pin is a large 2-1/3" x 2", and is goldtone metal with a rhinestone "collar", with four clear rhinestones that sparkle in the sun. The dog is in outline form, which gives it a light and airy, modern look and feel.
The piece is unmarked as to maker or metal content.

A great site to visit for dog jewelry is the Dog Jewelry Museum. The curator, Deb, accepts jewelry donations if you have any you'd like to donate to the Museum! Another invaluable site for information on costume jewelry is Illusion Jewels.

Ron Hevener Chalkware Pug Sculpture

This is a limited edition figurine or sculpture by Lancaster, Pennsylvania artist Ron Hevener. The very cute fawn colored pug is in a sitting position, with a very serious look on his face. He also has a broken and repaired front paw, but even injured dogs are welcome in the Dog Pound Museum!

The figurine is approximately 4-1/2" tall x 4-1/4" long x 3". The pug is fawn (light brown) in color, with dark face & ears and tips of his paws. The underside is marked "#355" and the side is marked: (c) 1983 Hevener

Although Hevener studios offer other styles of pugs (as well as many gorgeous dog prints and sculptures), this particular style is retired.

Pekinese Salt and Pepper Shakers

Beautiful midcentury salt and pepper shakers from Japan! The ceramic shaker is in two pieces - the top piece is the salt shaker; it is shaped like a Pekinese dog. The bottom piece is the pepper shaker, and it is a "cushion" or bed for the Peke. The shakers are stamped "Japan" on the base. We have many salt and pepper sets in the Dog Pound Museum, but this is probably the most unusual.

For more information on collecting salt and pepper shakers, a nice site is the Salt and Pepper Club, which is a nonprofit organization, or there are many wonderful books available.

Original Pen and Ink Drawing of Poodle

An original pen and ink drawing by an unknown artist. This whimsical drawing is of a poodle strutting past a gathering of admirers. It is signed "LES" in the lower right hand corner. The great thing about this particular piece (besides that it is gorgeous!) is that the reverse shows the artist's practice drawings. I love this one!

Spotted Dog Pin by Hallmark

Whimsical hard plastic pin by Hallmark from 1987 - this cute little dog is a little under 2" long. He is white with turquoise spots, long black ears that are flying in the wind, and has a blue bone in his teeth.

Artesania Rinconada Dalmation Puppy Figurine

This cute little Dalmation puppy figurine is by Artesania Rinconada of Montevideo, Uruguay. He is smaller than most Artesania Rinconada figurines - he might be part of the Rincababy line - and is only 2" tall by 1-1/2" wide.

Artesania Rinconada ceramic figurines are recognizable by their combination of matte pottery with glossy fired details. In this dog's case, he has a glossy black nose and tan or light brown eyes. Be careful, though - there are many imitators. Artesania Rinconada pieces are marked with an "AR" carved on the underside.

Artesania Rinconada was started by Jesus and Javier Carbajales in the early 1970s. The company is now led by Jorge De Rosa Thompson.

Hi and Welcome to the Museum!

The Dog Pound is our collection of dog figurines, artwork and collectibles. We are dog lovers (and really lovers of all animals). We also frequent garage and estate sales on the weekends and almost every week find a new dog collectible. We'd like to share our collection with you, and hope you enjoy them.

I'd love to hear about your own dog collections, too.

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