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1920's - 30's DISMAL DESMOND 14" BANK DOG DALMATION DOORSTOP

$ 42.24

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Animal Class: Dog
  • All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
  • Handmade: No
  • Modified Item: No
  • Dog Breed: Dalmatian
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: Unknown
  • Material: plaster -- chalkware
  • Type: bank
  • Condition: very good condition .... hard to find character bank

    Description

    1920's 30's LARGE VINTAGE CHARACTER BANK DOG DISMAL DESMOND
    Dismal Desmond ... plaster or chalk figural bank in traditional pose
    white dog with black markings & red collar ... popular in the 20's -30's
    very good condition ... hand painted ... very good color retention with minimal wear
    no paint flaking ...  scattered tiny paint nicks ... nothing major
    bank coin slot on rear ...  missing coin stopper on bottom
    14" tall ... 5" wide at base ... 7-1/2" deep at base
    character was created in 1926 ... Dismal Desmond was a white dog until his owner Daisy Doodah died at which time black spots representing Desmond’s sorrow appeared on his body.
    unmarked ..  hard to find character bank
    Please look carefully at the pictures as they are part of the description.
    Items are sold in AS IS condition as found.
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