That actually is an ornament which appeared on top of a Victor metal needle sales box which would have been placed on a store counter. They have often been removed from the boxes and mistaken for or used as hood ornaments. It's a great little item but with the box would be even more interesting. ---Art Heller In a message dated 6/30/2013 7:23:17 P.M. Mountain Daylight Time, maff...@bresnan.net writes:
Phono Listers: I found a curious item in a junk shop in Iowa last week and want to know more about it. It is a little Victor / nipper Dog either mettle or pewter, not sure. I touched a magnet to it and it didn't stick. Maybe "brass"/? It is silver / grey ( pewter" and is on a round bass which is 2.25 in diameter. On the base in the front, is "Victor" and underneath the bass it has a hole which must allow it to be threaded on something. It has " H. A. Reif mfg Co Phila on the underside of the base as well. >From the base to the top of nipper's ear is 3.25 of an inch. I thought it may be a "hood ornament" however mentioned it to someone and well "*****" , I really didn't think it was that poor of an idea! *grin* Your assistance is appreciated Bob _______________________________________________ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org _______________________________________________ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org
