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Staffordshire Vampire or Ghoul (?)
| Categories | Ceramics/Porcelain Figural |
| Material | Pottery |
| Markings | Unmarked |
| Manufacturer | Staffordshire |
| Origin | England |
| Date or Era | circa 1850 |
| Measuring | 2 ⅞” across; 3 ¼” high |
Quite the macabre piece of pottery – this sinister character appears to have blood dripping from his mouth! Or maybe it’s red ink? And maybe the hole in his forehead is a result of a sharp pen attack! And a pen could rest there forevermore. Even in Victorian times, people were fascinated with the gothic and supernatural.
Sold for $50 in July 2024
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