{"product_id":"vermont-green-two-dog-matchbox-holder","title":"Vermont Green Two-Dog Ceramic Matchbox Holder","description":"\u003cp\u003eTwo differently coloured dogs flank the central matchbox slot of this green Vermont ceramic holder.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA ceramic matchbox holder on a rectangular green glazed base, with an upright open-front holder between two seated dogs. One dog is tan with dark facial details; the other is cream with brown shading and dark ears. The central holder has a textured striking surface.The underside is impressed VERMONT.  The rectangular base holds a short tan dog on one side and a taller cream-and-brown dog on the other. Their differing proportions give the functional holder a small figural grouping. The central open-front slot is the feature that identifies its purpose; the decoration does not establish a particular dog breed or exact year. For comparison, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/joy-china-4082-glazed-terrier-dog-figurine\"\u003eJoy China 4082 Glazed Terrier Dog Figurine\u003c\/a\u003e provides a related example in the store. The Journal’s \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/the-collectibles-journal\/south-african-pottery-makers-collectors-guide\"\u003eSouth African Pottery Makers: A Collector's Guide to Local Ceramics\u003c\/a\u003e gives further collector context.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vermont; attribution follows the supplied identification\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7 cm high x 13 cm wide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e It is in excellent condition with no chips or cracks. Fine glaze crazing, light surface marks and wear underneath the base are visible.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e A ceramic matchbox holder on a rectangular green glazed base, with an upright open-front holder between two seated dogs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/strong\u003e circa 1950s to 1960s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e SKU-00637\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eA distinctive piece for collectors of ceramic animal figures, South African pottery or decorative dogs.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vermont","offers":[{"title":"Excellent","offer_id":58606362919215,"sku":"SKU-00637","price":375.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0779\/6486\/9935\/files\/vermont-green-two-dog-matchbox-holder-1.jpg?v=1791168881","url":"https:\/\/collectiblesbydeon.com\/products\/vermont-green-two-dog-matchbox-holder","provider":"Collectibles by Deon","version":"1.0","type":"link"}