Vintage Bulldog Head Holder – Gold Resin, Mold 1368 – English Club, Gentlemen’s

A perfect gift for the dog lover, collector, or gentleman with a sense of history. This piece brings a touch of English club charm and Regency revival style to modern spaces — pairing easily with leather-bound books, brass accents, dark wood furniture, and vintage barware. It fits beautifully in interiors described as English Country, Gentleman’s Library, Eclectic Traditional, or Hollywood Regency. This sculpted bulldog head is modeled after late-19th-century Victorian match holders — the kind once found on gentlemen’s desks and parlor mantels beside a smoking lamp. Those originals were cast in heavy bronze or iron, made to hold wooden “spills” for lighting pipes and candles. This mid-century version captures the same loyal face and stout collar in a lighter gold-finished resin. The details are surprisingly true to form: the furrows of the brow, the wide muzzle, the proud tilt of the head. On the base, a molded number 1368 remains — likely a catalog mark from one of the American decorative foundries that revived these designs during the 1960s and 70s. At 4” tall and weighing just 8 oz, it’s the perfect scale for a small desk or shelf. Use it to hold matches, pens, or a tiny succulent, or simply let it anchor a vignette — its expression carries enough character to stand alone. 4" H × 4" W × 3" D Weight ≈ 8 oz ✨ Shop with Confidence - 25 yrs of online selling experience All items are carefully inspected and securely packed to arrive safely. I ship quickly with tracking inc