Hand-carved, Varnished Vintage Wooden Boxer Dog vase with pipe More likely

More likely

I've always got an eye out for antique snuff boxes

The old black painted wood frame shows some dings

Retrospective exhibitions of his work have been presented in Dublin

It just pops

Hand-carved, Varnished Vintage Wooden Boxer Dog vase with pipe More likelyI believe this guy is meant to be a boxer, and I would guess a specific one at that, with what appear to be the initials of his maker subtly carved into his belly. I have a hard time passing by a lovingly carved dog, or animal of any sort really, and really like the on the ready posture and watchful expression on this one. 4 1 2" l x 1 3 8" t x 5 1 8" t. Very good vintage condition, I might guess mid 20th century or so. There is a very thin black line