Lot 35
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A STEIFF JOINTED CAESAR WIRE HAIR TERRIER, (5322), white mohair, black ears, brown and black glass eyes, black stitching, swivel head, leather collar with brass tag 'STEIFF CAESAR - E.VII 1910' and FF button, circa 1911 --11in. (28cm.) long (some thining, lower legs discoloured)
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A STEIFF JOINTED CAESAR WIRE HAIR TERRIER, (5322), white mohair, black ears, brown and black glass eyes, black stitching, swivel head, leather collar with brass tag 'STEIFF CAESAR - E.VII 1910' and FF button, circa 1911 --11in. (28cm.) long (some thining, lower legs discoloured)

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A STEIFF JOINTED CAESAR WIRE HAIR TERRIER, (5322), white mohair, black ears, brown and black glass eyes, black stitching, swivel head, leather collar with brass tag 'STEIFF CAESAR - E.VII 1910' and FF button, circa 1911 --11in. (28cm.) long (some thining, lower legs discoloured)
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VAT rate of 5% is payable on hammer price and at 17.5% on the buyer's premium.

Lot Essay

Caesar was King Edward VII's favourite dog. When the King died in 1909, Caesar stole the hearts of the general public by leading the funeral procession in front of nine reigning sovereigns. Kaiser William II of Germany was greatly insulted by this.

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