Little Lamb (or Maybe a Dog?), Sweet Old Carved Animal 19th century handwriting distinct on each

distinct on each

and especially known for his vases

) Down the front/toe of the boot the pins punctuate embroidered laces

But turn it on its side vertically

with some splitting around the nail holes on top and a few minor losses to the slats on the long sides

Little Lamb (or Maybe a Dog?), Sweet Old Carved Animal 19th century handwriting distinct on eachI take this as a little lamb, but I seem not to very good at identifying animals! A sweet old carved creature whatever the case, I might guess German, but don't know for sure. Late 19th early 20th c. I would guess. 3" l measured on the square x 2 3 4" t x 1 1 8" w. Good condition, great patina.