PAIR Antique German Porcelain Pierrot French Art Deco Clown Bookends

  

PAIR Antique German Porcelain Pierrot French Art Deco Clown Bookends. Hello from FANCY ENDEAVOURS (previously savvyspyglasstreasures)!

Here is a stunning set of bookends from Germany. They were made in Thuringia, Germany by Porzellanfabrik Unger, Schneider & Cie. (1859 until 1885) or some other configuration of the company of that period.

I believe these lovely bookends date to the latter part of this period. This porcelain factory seemed to have gone through quite a few name transitions and leaders in the 1880's. These gorgeous figural bookends are marked on the base, next to the pretty floral swags on the side opposite the clown is facing, Germany 16984 Factory symbol of a two-headed. Arrow thru the G Dep.

These lovely French clowns or Pierrot harlequins are sitting similarly on the ground with their backs against the wall of the bookend. They, however, have a different sitting position and slightly different costumes. The details are finely painted. Wonderful treasure you NEED to commandeer for yourself or your loved one! These gorgeous antique bookends are in excellent condition with no chips or cracks!

5 1/2" x 3" x 5 tall each. Antique and Pre-Owned Collectible Treasures - A Personally Satisfying, Environmentally Responsible, and Fiscally Smart Investment! And: Please keep in mind, I mostly sell used items. Therefore, the item may have some minor signs of use I think are not worth mentioning.

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The item "PAIR Antique German Porcelain Pierrot French Art Deco Clown Bookends" is in sale since Tuesday, April 9, 2019. This item is in the category "Antiques\Decorative Arts\Ceramics & Porcelain\Other Antique Ceramics". The seller is "fancyendeavours" and is located in Ontario, California. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Type: Bookends
• Age: 1850-1899
• Original/Reproduction: Original
• Color: White
• Style: French Art Deco
• Country/Region of Origin: Germany