Serving Master

I know what you're wondering, "Why is this little dog bringing his master his whip here at Silent Porn Star?"

Well, Virginia, I spend many hours looking at smut which colors my, um, "world view"... And I have quite a large number of Dominatrix friends. So I can't help but think this antique piece would be just too wonderful holding BDSM toys. Pups paws are even crossed, reminding me of bound wrists.

If you're inclined to agree, you can bid on it. It's item #1175 in the James D. Julia Auction's three day auction, August 26-28, 2008, the catalog says:

OUTSTANDING CAST IRON UMBRELLA/CANE STAND. The figural form of a standing dog holding a double looped whip. The dog stands on a pedestal and the scrolled base holds a separate cast iron leaf form drip pan marked "Chase Brothers & Co. Makers, Boston No. 11". An unusual and desirable form. Painted in black overall. SIZE: 23" h x 20" w x 13" d. CONDITION: Some rust, generally very good. 9-94027 (1,400-2,000)