Dog Pound Museum

Carved Beagle by Ralph Shoop

2010-07-15T12:44:00.000-07:00

Beautiful little carved Beagle dog by Ralph Shoop. I love the expression on the little dog's face! The carving is dated 1991. I've done a little research on Mr. Shoop, and believe that he was from Maryland, however, I have not been able to find out much more about him or his work.

Beagles!

2010-07-14T13:57:00.000-07:00

Is there anything cuter than a Beagle???

Snoopy in San Francisco Dangle Earrings

2010-04-16T15:01:00.000-07:00

We loved these vintage Snoopy earrings the moment we saw them!

The earrings are each approximately 3/4" tall x 1/2" wide; they are multicolored cloisonne style enamel. Oddly, one earring is silver tone; the other is gold tone - I purchased together and this is the first time I've noticed that they are a different metal! Snoopy, that cute Peanuts beagle, is laying on top of a San Franciso cable car ... in the same manner that he is usually seen lounging on top of his dog house.

These are United Features, Aviva Taiwan.

In Memoriam: Lucy

2010-03-14T13:27:00.000-07:00

Lucy

1993-2010

Some Lucy's favorite things:

Snuggling with her family
Broccoli and sugar snap peas
Sunbathing
Rides in the car
Gismo
Walks with Cocoa
Curling up with Grandma Josie and watching television
Spring crocuses
M&Ms
Walking in the garden

We'll all miss you, sweet little Lu!

A Display in the Museum

2010-03-08T05:45:00.000-08:00

The Museum houses a lot of small figurines in the collection! This is one of the wall displays.

The Playful Little Dog - A Wonder Book Featuring Archie, a Boston Terrier

2010-01-15T12:14:00.000-08:00

This adorable book was written by Jean Horton Berg and beautifully illustrated by Maurice Robertson. The book is copyrighted 1951; this version is from 1983. In the story, Archie - a cuter than cute Boston Terrier - and his family move from a "no dogs allowed" apartment building to a home in the suburbs. This is the story of Archie and his new friend - a large boxer with a big bark.

Max Factor Royal Regiment Figural Perfume Bottle with Dalmation

2009-12-02T13:10:00.001-08:00

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

2009-10-26T20:46:00.000-07:00

Digging in the sand at Hilton Head, SC!

Vintage Beagle Ashtray

2009-10-13T14:28:00.000-07:00

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

2009-10-02T07:26:00.000-07:00

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

2009-09-26T06:45:00.000-07:00

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

2009-09-23T07:05:00.000-07:00

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

2009-09-14T06:07:00.000-07:00

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

2009-09-13T08:10:00.001-07:00

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

2009-09-11T07:56:00.000-07:00

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!

************

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

2009-09-10T07:24:00.000-07:00

Magic, a pug, with her favorite toy.

Dodds Rhinestone Figural Dog Pin c1950s

2009-09-04T06:36:00.000-07:00

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

2009-08-27T06:46:00.000-07:00

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

2009-08-26T18:04:00.000-07:00

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

2009-08-24T11:16:00.000-07:00

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

2009-08-22T06:17:00.001-07:00

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

2009-08-19T06:24:00.000-07:00

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

2009-08-18T13:52:00.000-07:00

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

2009-08-16T13:14:00.001-07:00

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

West Highland Terrier Night Light

2009-08-16T08:04:00.001-07:00

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.