Antique Portrait Photo of Helen Jones in Ornate Throne-like Chair with Terrier and Whip oceanic I realized he is famous

I realized he is famous Canadian strongman Louis Cyr (1863-1912)

a little research led me to discover an identical solid sterling silver mouse produced for Cartier by Old Newbury Crafters

I'd hang this in the mudroom as daily inspiration

The smallest

2 1/2" deep

Antique Portrait Photo of Helen Jones in Ornate Throne-like Chair with Terrier and Whip oceanic I realized he is famousThis Helen Jones named on the back of the photo looks like she was a force to be reconned with, and her dog too! (l keep thinking of Queen Elizabeth with her corgies, an association which this throne like chair certainly advances!) Really a pretty great photograph I think, with that very alert pup perfectly posed on one side while she holds a whip in the other, all the while looking like she'd much rather be out walking in that atmospheric than