Mystery Gadget 89

This was not a mere statue, but served a purpose. What did it do?

The answer is here.

Or after the jump.

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Posted By: Paul - Sat Nov 21, 2020
Category: Domestic | Twentieth Century

Comments

My first guess was that it might be an urn for a dog's ashes after cremation. Then I thought the statue might have been cast with the dog's ashes in the mixture.

Posted by Fritz on 11/21/20 at 07:52 AM

It looks like it pees, with no tarnish on an area of the ground, even. So I figured it was part of a tasteless fountain.

Posted by Virtual in Carnate on 11/21/20 at 09:59 AM

"Excellent" at end of description must be their reaction if you cough up $660 + S&H for this piece of junk.

Posted by Virtual in Carnate on 11/21/20 at 10:05 AM

I believe I've seen a cigarette machine in the shape of a dog where the finished product comes out the rear orifice. I can't remember where, though, and I'm not sure that I would want one.

Posted by KDP on 11/21/20 at 01:02 PM

KDP -
The one I remember was a cigarette holder. Lift the tail and out it popped. (spell-check twice)

Posted by eddi on 11/21/20 at 09:52 PM

You're right, eddi. It was a cigarette holder, not a cigarette maker.

Posted by KDP on 11/22/20 at 10:59 AM

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