Antique Puppo Dog on Pillow Still Bank or Doorstop

This figure is identified as the Puppo model, attributed to A.C. Williams of Ravenna, Ohio, and is constructed of painted cast iron. The piece depicts a seated black and white dog, modeled after a Boston Terrier, resting on a black rectangular pillow with molded tassels at each corner. The dog wears a green collar featuring the name FIDO embossed and highlighted in red paint. The construction consists of a two-piece hollow body joined by a single central iron screw accessible from the underside. The interior of the base is characterized by a recessed heart-shaped indentation surrounding the screw housing. This specific form was produced during the early 20th century both as a penny bank and a doorstop. This example appears to be the doorstop variant as it lacks a visible coin slot. Height:...