Rare antique Art Deco 1900`s Bulldog brush or matches holder figure

Description

ESTATE SALE FIND. FROM PRIVATE COLLECTION.
Circa early 1900`s, Art Deco pottery or ceramic with bronze finish unusual brush holder in the form of a British bulldog. The dog is on his front legs and has a grinning face. There is an open aperture at the back of his head to place the brush or can be used for matches books ? There is a hook behind and the piece can be hung on the wall or stand on the tabletop. Wonderful colors and great antique patina. NO CHIPS CRACKS OR REPAIRS OBSERVED.
SOME WEAR FROM USE AND AGE,SOME SURFACE PAINT LOSS ,  STOMACH AREA (PLEASE SEE LAST PICTURE). NOT VISIBLE WHEN DISPLAY.  PLEASE SEE THE PICTURES FOR  CONDITION AND JUDGE FOR YOURSELF. APPARENTLY UNMARKED
measures approximate  7 1/2"h x 4"
SHIPPING IN USA .95 INCLUDED INSURANCE AND  DELIVERY CONFIRMATION, INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING .95  WITH TRACKING    PAYMENTS EXPECT IN 4 DAYS.
PLEASE NOTE... ITEMS I SELL ARE NOT BRAND NEW AND DO HAVE WEAR EXPECTED WITH THEIR AGE... PLEASE DO NOT BID IF YOU EXPECT  A PERFECTLY BRAND NEW ITEMS.
THANKS AND GOOD LUCK.pedesyat