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Clown Inkwell by Goebel

Categories Ceramics/Porcelain "Named" Makers
Type Clown
Material Porcelain
Markings See Narrative
Manufacturer Goebel
Origin Germany
Date or Era circa 1935
Measuring 4 ⅝” x 4 ¼” x 5 ⅛”

Porcelain clown inkwell made by Goebel. The clown is wearing a yellow outfit adorned with red hearts, a white collar, cuffs, and black buttons. He holds an orange receptacle which accommodates a pen. The top half lifts to access the inkwell. The underside is marked “Germany” and bears the Goebel mark.

Sold for $66 in March 2024

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