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Porcelain Lady’s Face
| Categories | Ceramics/Porcelain Figural |
| Material | Porcelain |
| Markings | "N" |
| Manufacturer | Staffordshire |
| Origin | England |
| Date or Era | circa 1870 |
| Measuring | 2” x 1 ¾” x 2” high |
Victorian ceramic inkwell in the form of a lady’s head. It is designed to rest on the surface with the lady’s face looking up. She is adorned with a white frilled hat. On the top is a jug with two holes – one to access the ink, the other for holding a pen. It is stamped on the back with the initial “N”.
Sold for $302 in September 2012
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