An Unusual & Whimsical Art Deco Walnut Box Surmounted by an Articulated Terrier sub-Curios this rather crude device has

this rather crude device has been used by some human males as a means of self-castration

Duffy Elixir for Purging

Manufactured in England’

with latin labels “Rana Temporaria” for Frog

Among the many forms of vernacular folk art

An Unusual & Whimsical Art Deco Walnut Box Surmounted by an Articulated Terrier sub-Curios this rather crude device hasOrigin: English Period: Art Deco Provenance: Unknown Date: c. 1930 Height: 4 inches Width: 4 inches Depth: 4. 5 inches 7 inches with Dog Having a hinged cover, the burr walnut box with gilt edging on a plinth base, opening with pressure to the tail of the mounted articulated terrier dog. The dog himself is wonderfully well carved, the details are intricate and show great skill, whilst the quality of the timber used is the whole construction is