Austrian Bronze Onyx Fox Hunt Dog Equestrian Pin Dish

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You are viewing an exquisite early foxhunt pin tray. This little gem is done in verde onyx and cold painted Vienna bronze. This old equestrian tableware is from Austria and dates back to the 1930âe(tm)s. The lapidary slab sports a vibrant palette of greens that run the gamut from rich moss to light baby foliage. The hunting vignette comprises a hunter clad in European costume uniform blowing a horn, a horse wearing saddle and tack, and two bird dogs âe" a pointer dog and a retriever. The hunt scene garniture is modeled in accurate anatomical detail boasting life like form in every figure. If you can think outside of the box, you will discover a variety of great uses for this stone and metalware treasure: a dresser valet for coins and everyday jewelry, a guest soap dish, a desk top caddy that doubles as a paperweight, a key butler on the hall tree, a votive candle holder, a business card plate, and more. You donâe(tm)t even need to âeoeuse itâe for something . . . this vintage tableware prize has a dynamic presence that stands on its own merit. Blends beautifully as a decorative arts ornament in a variety of period interior decorating schemes: Victorian, Regency, Empire, Mid Century Moderne, retro atomic ranch, cabin or lodge, shabby chic, and more . . . home or office . . . it all works. Makes a special gift for the sportsman, read more