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Comical Staffordshire Caricature
| Categories | Ceramics/Porcelain Figural |
| Material | Porcelain |
| Markings | Numbered |
| Manufacturer | Staffordshire |
| Origin | England |
| Date or Era | circa 1870 |
| Measuring | Smaller: 4” x 3” x 4 ¼” high; larger: 4 ½” x 3 ¾” x 4 ¾” high |
A porcelain inkwell in the form of a stout, squat man with his finger pointing downwards. His comical, Toby-like, exaggerated features (large nose with a bump) could be those of a character from folklore or literature. Two examples are shown – the orange one is larger. The head lifts to access the inkwell / sander.
Estimated value: $100
Smaller sold for $96 in July 2024
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