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Staffordshire Gentleman’s Face
| Categories | Ceramics/Porcelain Figural |
| Material | Porcelain |
| Markings | Unmarked |
| Manufacturer | Staffordshire |
| Origin | England |
| Date or Era | circa 1870 |
| Measuring | 3” long; 2” high |
Victorian ceramic inkwell in the form of a gentleman’s head. It is designed to rest on a flat surface with the man’s head looking up. One can access the ink through his mouth. There is a hole in the front of his hair to hold a quill pen.
Sold for $42 in June 2024
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