Inkipedia
Googly-eyed Clown Inkwell
| Categories | Ceramics/Porcelain Figural |
| Type | Clown |
| Material | Porcelain |
| Manufacturer | Undetermined |
| Origin | Germany |
| Date or Era | circa 1920 |
| Measuring | 3 ½” diameter; 5” tall |
Two examples are shown. Wearing billowing pantaloons (purple / apple red), a buttoned shirt with a large, ruffled collar and black top hat, the clown has three parts. The top half lifts to access the inkwell housed in the bulbous shaped base. He has an amusing expression with his googly eyes. When not in use, there is a pen hole in the back of the collar.
Estimated value: $75
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