This item I believe to be a paperweight made in Germany in the 1920's. It's a miniature of a Bulldog cast in a soft metal possibly lead. The Miniature has been handled/played with a lot, and it would appear that sometime it was dropped which caused a crack by the right rear leg. There are also some small holes on the left side of the neck that are very hard to see. So this is a Antique item that could be repaired or just remain as it is and still be a Beautiful Antique addition to your collection of Miniatures..