A regal canine was lovingly painted in opaque enamels.
Gazing upward, this dog is likely a Great Dane or a similar breed. In realistic tones, this holds hues of charcoal black, shaded grays that transition to white, pink ears, ochre brown eyes, and a dashing cherry red wide color that is dotted with buttery yellow.
Recumbent, the dog's musculature, and massive presence have been defined with attention to detail.
The small snuff, pill, or equivalent box, is made of 800 silver just below sterling which is 950/1000 parts.
A seven-part, hand-made hinge allows this to be opened more than halfway and it closes tight with a snick.
