Description:
Five Wedgwood Black Basalt Animals, England, c. 1915, modeled by Ernest Light, four with glass eyes: a bulldog, lg. 4 3/4, cat, lg. 3 1/2, poodle, lg. 4 1/4, and elephant, lg. 5; and a bear, lg. 4 1/2 in.; impressed marks.
The property of Jeffrey Milkins.
Estimate $600-800
Bull dog: Repaired tail and front foot.
Cat: In very good condition.
Poodle: In very good condition.
Elephant: One tusk broken and reglued.
Bear: In very good condition throughout.
Items may have wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
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Jeffrey Milkins, Ernest Light, United KingdomStuart Slavid
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