Scottie Dogs

Scottie Dogs

Scottie dogs

Scottie dogs, always cherished by dog lovers, endeared themselves to a wider public throughout the 1920s to the 1950s.

Consequently, the Scottie motif charmed its way on to a vast array of household objects and some delightful advertising memorabilia.

Scottie dogs

The Scottie dog motif is still found today on sweaters, jewellery, novelties, and Christmas items, but the payday of these collectables was from the 1920s to the 50s, thanks in part to the successful advertising campaigns for Texaco and of course black and white Scotch whiskey that featured the fashionable Scottish Terrier.

The appeal of this feisty little animal was enhanced by the fact that many 

well-known personalities of the time, including Shirley Temple, 

Humphrey Borger, and Zsa  zsa  Gabor owned Scotties.

The most famous of them all was president  Roosevelts  black Scottie, Fala, who went everywhere with him.

Scottie dogs

A huge number of items embellished with Scotties was produced from desk accessories to hat pens, ceramics, teapots, cufflinks, posters, compacts, and tape measures.

Prices can range from around £5-£10 for a small item such as a dog shaped button to around £100 £200 for a glass lamp.

 There is great scope for collecting Scottie dogs.

Scottie dogs

Lamps are often the most prized and valuable articles, particularly complete examples from the 1930s and 40s.

Other popular items include bookends doorstops and money banks.

Look to for Scottie dog artwork by British artist Marguerite Kirmse who also was a keen collector of Scottie memorabilia, she created pieces that are now highly valued.

Helpful tips

As there is such a wide range of Scottie memorabilia, it’s best to stick to one theme.

Choose colorful items that represent the style of the period and show the dog clearly.

I hope you have found this page on Scottie dogs to be informative and helpful.

Happy hunting from the collectibles coach.