Gilded Bronze Spitz Dog Animal Car Mascot Signed A G Ward

Rare small fine English Art Deco 20th Century gilded bronze Spitz Dog animal car mascot. The casting is superb, you can clearly see the detail to the fur. Made from bronze with gilt ormolu finish. Signed underneath A G Ward. Free standing. Having such a beautiful finish with charming patina. So adorable and highly sought after by private collectors & TV film studio prop shops. It originally come from a classic car as it has a small round hole underneath by the back legs. The word Spitz derived from the German word spitz meaning pointed, it is a type of domestic dog characterized by long thick fur, pointed ear and muzzles. The tail often curls over the dogs back or droops. The exact origin of the Spitz dog are not known, though most of the Spitzes seen today originate from the Arctic region or Siberia. Bought from a private seller. Browse our exciting other available collections in our shop gallery, happy shopping.