Terrier Figurine
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 VINTAGE COLLECTABLE CIRCA 1950S 60S CHINA TERRIER DOG VIOLIN FIDDLE FIGURINE $4.99 Time Remaining: 6h 20m |
 SCOTTISH TERRIER BOBBLE HEAD NWT RESIN FIGURINE ADORABLE $10.12 Time Remaining: 6d 3h 53m Buy It Now for only: $10.12 |
 Vintage Ceramic 1930s Lady Jack Russel Terrier Figurine Made in Japan Uggie $20.00 Time Remaining: 29d 10h 46m Buy It Now for only: $20.00 |
 Ramex Of ROMANIA Handpainted TERRIER Dog Figurine $16.99 Time Remaining: 21d 19h 35m Buy It Now for only: $16.99 |
 Dahl Jensen Sealyham Terrier Puppy 1008 Dog Figurine Factory First DJ Copenhagen $150.00 Time Remaining: 7h 24m |
 Vintage Ceramic 3 Piece Set of a Proud FOX TERRIER Walking His 2 Pups Figurine $11.99 Time Remaining: 2d 7h 1m Buy It Now for only: $11.99 |
 VINTAGECUTE3 TERRIERDOGSFIGURINE $15.99 Time Remaining: 24d 4h 18m Buy It Now for only: $15.99 |
 Little Old Terrier dog figurine from estate sale unsure of what its made of $4.25 Time Remaining: 9h 40m |
 Terrier Dog Figurine Over 60 Years Old $4.99 Time Remaining: 1d 3h 43m Buy It Now for only: $4.99 |
 TERRIER BRONZE DOG MINIATURE STATUE FIGURINE $14.39 Time Remaining: 3h 55m Buy It Now for only: $14.39 |
 Vintage Ceramic Dog FigurineTerrier 7 tall White w Black great cond $19.50 Time Remaining: 20h 53m |
 Enesco Country Artists Boston Terrier Figurine $6.25 Time Remaining: 10d 3h 7m Buy It Now for only: $6.25 |
 Vintage Animal Figurine Scottie Dog Terrier Porcelain Shades of Turquoise $6.95 Time Remaining: 1d 7h 17m Buy It Now for only: $6.95 |
 Vintage Terrier Dog Figurine $3.99 Time Remaining: 23h 48m |
 Vintage Scottish Terrier Scottie Dog Figurine Charming Pose Expression $7.95 Time Remaining: 1d 53m Buy It Now for only: $7.95 |
 Vintage Dog Figurine Terrier Made in Japan $9.99 Time Remaining: 9h 39m Buy It Now for only: $9.99 |
 Two Miniature Ceramic dog figurines gift Bull terrier $9.99 Time Remaining: 1d 11m |
 Antique Terrier Dog Family Figurine made in Japan $5.00 Time Remaining: 1d 14h 23m Buy It Now for only: $5.00 |
 VTG 2 Scotty Scottish Terrier Dog Puppy Umbrella Scarf JAPAN Figurine $11.96 Time Remaining: 1d 4h 22m Buy It Now for only: $11.96 |
 American Staffordshire Bull Terrier Figurine $10.00 Time Remaining: 1d 6h |
 VTG Scotty Scottish Terrier Dog Tam Hat Scarf Figurine GENIUNE BONE CHINA $11.96 Time Remaining: 1d 4h 18m Buy It Now for only: $11.96 |
 Scottish Terrier Dog Glass Figurine $10.00 Time Remaining: 14d 4h 43m Buy It Now for only: $10.00 |
 Boston Terrier Dog Figurine $10.00 Time Remaining: 1d 6h 5m |
 YORKSHIRE TERRIER FIGURINE $11.95 Time Remaining: 6d 5h 12m Buy It Now for only: $11.95 |
 Vintage Beautiful Pair Carin Terrier Dog Figurines $9.95 Time Remaining: 22d 5h 13m Buy It Now for only: $9.95 |
 Dogs Pups Galore Tan and White Jack Russell Terrier Figurine $15.99 Time Remaining: 1d 20h 46m Buy It Now for only: $17.99 |
 Solid Brass Dog Figurine Vintage Terrier $6.00 Time Remaining: 8d 9h 2m Buy It Now for only: $6.00 |
 BULL TERRIER DOG FIGURINE by ENESCO 2003 NEW IN BOX LAST ONE $8.00 Time Remaining: 1d 7h 4m Buy It Now for only: $8.00 |
 Lot 2 VTG Terrier Dog Figurines Praying Waving Textured Fur Dressed poodle $17.50 Time Remaining: 15d 8h 29m Buy It Now for only: $17.50 |
 Vintage Dog Figurine Terrier Figurine Dog Figurine $9.99 Time Remaining: 2d 53m |
 White Terrier with Puppy Figurine $7.99 Time Remaining: 29d 9h 43m Buy It Now for only: $7.99 |
 AWESOME DANDIE DINMONT TERRIER FIGURINE $12.95 Time Remaining: 16d 19h 1m Buy It Now for only: $12.95 |
 vtg ROYAL DUX porcelain figurine JACK RUSSELL TERRIER dog 3 T x 4 1 2 L $9.99 Time Remaining: 2d 2h 55m |
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 Vintage Japan Boston Terrier Dog Figurine Brown White Ceramic Miniature $9.99 Time Remaining: 26d 11m Buy It Now for only: $9.99 |
 BESWICK DOG FIGURINE OF A SEALYHAM TERRIER FORESTEDGE FOXGLOVE COLLECTIBLE $39.99 Time Remaining: 2d 8h 56m |
 Lovely Brazil Porcelain Ceramic Cairn Terrier Schnauzer Dog Figurine Statue 4150 $6.50 Time Remaining: 13d 9h 4m Buy It Now for only: $6.50 |
 TOPPS DOG FIGURINE ORANGE BROWN TERRIER 1997 $5.99 Time Remaining: 29d 19h 36m Buy It Now for only: $5.99 |
 ROMERO BRITTO Miniature PRECIOUS TERRIER Figurine 1st Edition 13 x 25 $10.99 Time Remaining: 2d 21h 22m |
 Vtg Porcelain Brazil Scottie Terrier Dog Figurine 65 $14.99 Time Remaining: 4d 7h 17m Buy It Now for only: $14.99 |
 Vintage Japan Lot DOGS Cocker Spaniel Boxer Scottish Terrier Ceramic Figurines $24.95 Time Remaining: 5d 21h 23m Buy It Now for only: $24.95 |
 Vintage Dahl Jensen Bing Grondahl Wirehaired Terrier Dog Figurine 1998 Denmark $75.00 Time Remaining: 3d 7h 34m Buy It Now for only: $120.00 |
 Scottish Terrier Solid Brass Figurine Collectible Brass Decorative Scottie Dog $14.50 Time Remaining: 12d 23h 14m Buy It Now for only: $14.50 |
 Vintage Scottish Terrier Dog Figurine with Tartan Beret Hat and Scarf Scotty $9.00 Time Remaining: 19d 4h 6m Buy It Now for only: $9.00 |
 vintage porcelain black and white terrier dog figurine made in Germany $5.00 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 3d 17h 22m |
 AWESOME BROWN AMERICAN STAFFORDSHIRE TERRIER FIGURINE $12.95 Time Remaining: 16d 18h 35m Buy It Now for only: $12.95 |
 Vintage 1960s Porcelain Bull Terrier Figurine Made In JapanCute Dog Figurine $15.00 Time Remaining: 2d 9h 31m Buy It Now for only: $15.00 |
 Vtg Miniature Bone China Small Bull Terrier or Boxer Dog Canine Figurine Animal $7.99 Time Remaining: 3d 21h 25m |
 Vintage Miniature Mini Cobalt Blue Glass Scottie Terrier Dog Figurine 1 1 4 $10.00 Time Remaining: 15d 10h 5m Buy It Now for only: $10.00 |
 WIRE HAIRED TERRIER DOG LARGE PORCELAIN FIGURINE MADE IN JAPAN COLLECTABLE + $25.00 Time Remaining: 15d 21h 27m Buy It Now for only: $25.00 |
 Vintage Boston Terrier Dog Figurine Excellent Condition Made in Japan $18.99 Time Remaining: 4d 19h 8m |
 Vintage Fox Wire Terrier Porcelain Dog Figurine Rosenthal by MH Fritz Mint $139.99 Time Remaining: 25d 2h 24m Buy It Now for only: $139.99 |
 West Highland Terrier Puppy Figurine $10.84 Time Remaining: 24d 1h 59m Buy It Now for only: $10.84 |
 Clown Scottish Terrier Scotty Dog Riding Bicycle Figurine Wood Base $5.99 Time Remaining: 8h 36m Buy It Now for only: $5.99 |
 Boston Terrier Vintage Japan Figurine $12.99 Time Remaining: 4d 23h 56m Buy It Now for only: $25.00 |
 Vintage Large Terrier Breed Dog Figurine Made In Japan Stands 6 tall $9.99 Time Remaining: 11d 21h 46m Buy It Now for only: $9.99 |
 Sandicast Jack Russell Terrier Dog Figurine $44.10 Time Remaining: 29d 41m Buy It Now for only: $44.10 |
 BING AND GRONDAHL 2071 SEALYHAM TERRIER DOG FIGURINE $36.00 (3 Bids) Time Remaining: 5d 4h 3m |
 GOLDEN CROWN ER AUSTRIA LARGE WIRE HAIRED TERRIER DOG FIGURINE OUTSTANDING $35.00 Time Remaining: 22d 16h 32m Buy It Now for only: $35.00 |
 Rare VINTAGE 1960s Eames Era TERRIER Dog Porcelain Figurine Made In Japan $14.99 Time Remaining: 21d 3m Buy It Now for only: $14.99 |
 VINTAGE BOSTON TERRIER BLACK AND WHITE PORCELAN FIGURINE MADE IN JAPAN 1 12 $6.00 Time Remaining: 5d 4h 52m Buy It Now for only: $9.99 |
 VINTAGE DOG TERRIER FIGURINE 6 1 2 INCHES VERY NICE $28.95 Time Remaining: 25d 6h 30m Buy It Now for only: $28.95 |
 New West Highland White Terrier on Patio Figurine $17.95 Time Remaining: 20d 12h 46m Buy It Now for only: $17.95 |
 Vintage Terrier dog sitting in a hat Figurine noA34 $5.00 Time Remaining: 5d 11h 27m |
 2 Vintage Porcelain FOX Terrier HUNTING DOG Figurines $5.40 Time Remaining: 11d 1h 15m Buy It Now for only: $5.40 |
 VINTAGECERAMICMINIATUREWHITE BLACKTERRIER DOGFIGURINEJAPAN $12.74 Time Remaining: 19h 11m Buy It Now for only: $12.74 |
 VINTAGE DOG FIGURINE TERRIER PORCELAIN DECORATIVE COLLECTIBLE JAPAN ASIAN $7.00 Time Remaining: 5d 18h 51m |
 Jack Russell Terrier Figurine Statue Hand Painted Beautiful 6L 2W 6H $22.00 Time Remaining: 24d 23h 47m Buy It Now for only: $22.00 |
 Vintage Small Porcelain Airedale Terrier Figurine Pacific Imports Japan Cute $12.99 Time Remaining: 10d 17h 39m Buy It Now for only: $12.99 |
 Vintage Terrier and 2 PupsPorcelain Figurines Made in Japan $7.99 Time Remaining: 6d 7h 13m |
 VINTAGECUTETERRIERDOGFIGURINE $14.99 Time Remaining: 28d 22h 32m Buy It Now for only: $14.99 |
 Signed Basil Matthews Terrier Dog on Pillow Figurine $103.20 Time Remaining: 5d 1h 40m Buy It Now for only: $103.20 |
 3 VINTAGE SCOTTISH TERRIERS FIGURINES $4.99 Time Remaining: 6d 19h 34m |
 Vintage Porcelain Dog Pup Jack Russel Terrier Puppy figurine Beagle Hound 2 $32.00 Time Remaining: 5d 21h 45m Buy It Now for only: $32.00 |
 VINTAGE AIRDALE TERRIER MARUTOMOWARE FIGURINE 6558 $19.95 Time Remaining: 18d 22h 39m Buy It Now for only: $19.95 |
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Pipe Tampers
When Sir Walter Raleigh introduced the smoking of tobacco (in a pipe) to the Elizabethan court in 1585, he had no idea what kind of cultural revolution he had started. Up until 1881 the pipe was king, when the cigarette machine was first invented. The combination of a newly discovered stimulant, the tobacco -- and a free enterprise European market, made sure there was a pipe in the mouths of every English sailors, trader, philosopher, tavern-keeper, army general, and every citizen within reach. Paintings, caricatures, the earliest of novels and the earliest of photographs, show us that the pipe was an intrinsic part of their daily lives, a hand-held pleasure, an adult (and sometimes juvenile) toy. True, the famous generals Grant and Sherman smoked cigars. But look closely at photos of their soldiers: what you’ll spot, again and again, are their pipes.
Those tobacco leaves burning so sweetly in a person’s pipe demanded care (see our article about caring for your pipe). To achieve a smooth and even draw of smoke, you need to push, or “tamp”, the “backy” down. Sir Isaac Newton once used a lady’s finger (still attached to its owner, it seems) to “tamp” his pipe, with fiery results. There just had to be a better way.
Japan had its purse-string netsukes ( miniature sculpted figurines that would hang from their purse strings), Native America its medicine pouches; Europe came up with figural pipe tampers. Like the netsukes and medicine pouches, “stoppers” in British English - were small, portable, useful, and wonderfully decorative. Within these little finger long sculptures, every aspect of contemporary life was depicted, glorified and satirized: terriers and grinning imps, two-faced popes and Cheshire cats, Bonaparte and the weeping Eve. a waistcoat-pocket menagerie. The art of silversmiths, pewterers, iron mongers and glassblowers spanning three very creative centuries.
In the tobacco-stopper (UK), the Brit displayed either taste or fancy. It was the only article on which the English smoker prided himself. It was made of various materials - wood, bone, ivory, mother-of-pearl, brass, and silver; and the forms which it assured were exceedingly diversified.
Additional materials included pewter, bronze, iron, lead(!), horn, basalt, china, clay, lava and even animal teeth. Tampers of various forms were fashioned and used by nearly every ethnic group in every continent. Diversity, it seems, is nothing new. The tamper in a pipe smoker’s hand was a conversational piece. It had its own value close to the lives of everyday people. By the late 1800’s, mass production replaced the “craft” in most areas of life. Pipe smoking, the activity of a slower time, gave way to the faster, disposable cigarette. And tampers? They went the way of crafts people: from the workshop to the factory. Nearly all of today’s mass-produced tampers, made of acrylic, wood, steel, or brass, are functional. Some are still crafted by hand by the pipe carvers. They are mostly wood and mostly briar. Most of the modern tampers are utilitarian, not fantasy. There are a hand full of smiths out there that will have a few made out of silver, pewter or brass, reproducing the antique tampers found at the Smithsonian, Louvre or Royal Museum.
But today, in the 21st century, pipe smoking has returned at a very fast pace. Therefore all their accessories are in demand as are the pipes and their tobaccos.
About the Author
Jim Bennington has served the pipe smoker for 30 years In Boca Raton FL. Visit his website at www.bocabenningtons.com