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Staffordshire Gentleman Orator
| Categories | Ceramics/Porcelain Figural |
| Type | Face |
| Material | Porcelain |
| Markings | Unmarked |
| Manufacturer | Staffordshire |
| Origin | England |
| Date or Era | circa 1870 |
| Measuring | 3 ⅛” x 2 ⅜” x 3 ½” high |
A whimsical inkwell in the form of a man with his mouth wide open – perhaps a singer or orator – ready for a pen to dip in.
Sold for $59 in July 2024
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