Porcelain WIZARD INKWELL 3 Pc Art Deco Estate After Shafer Vater Germany Wowza

  
RARE SHAFER VATER PORCELAIN WIZARD INKWELL. This listing features a 3-piece porcelain inkwell that is shaped like a rather sketchy, up-to-no-good wizard (check out those fingernails). It belonged to my grandmother who collected figurines, mostly German, from the 1920s and 30s. It's marked but not clearly, and there is a mold number 2705 on the base reverse. If it's not a Shafer & Vater, I'll eat my crystal ball but research found no others like it to verify, past or present.

It's been packed away for decades with other S&Vs. Assembled, it measures 4 1/2 inches tall by 3 inches wide by 2 1/2 inches deep and the 3 pieces appear to be an original set.

It is beautifully hand-painted in typical S&V detail. The colors are still vivid with no cracks, crazing, or chips. He wears an iridescent green glazed costume and a purple cap, where a pen would rest.

The top, ink holder, and body are all gloss-glazed except for the exterior of the ink holder (it fits the body much better than my photos show). The body's base is open underneath which makes removing the holder much easier. The overall condition is excellent considering the age, purpose, and rarity. These are all easy to overlook because you'll be spellbound by that face.

Please inspect all of the photos to see exactly what you will receive and bear in mind that every speck of dust is magnified in the Zoom photos. Check out other uncommon items from three generations of our family as we downsize. There is still much to unpack and I list something new every day.

OUR LISTINGS FEATURE ONLY WELL-CARED-FOR ITEMS THAT BELONGED TO US OR OUR FAMILIES. OCCASIONALLY, WE LIST ITEMS FOR OUR FRIENDS IF THEY'RE REALLY INTERESTING.

WE RESPOND QUICKLY TO MESSAGES. NO QUESTION IS TOO SMALL & IS ALWAYS WORTH ASKING. YOU ARE ONLY CHARGED FOR THE ACTUAL PACKED BOX WEIGHT, SIZE, DESTINATION, & ADDITIONAL POSTAL SERVICES.

WE USE RECYCLED, CLEAN PACKING MATERIAL & BOXES WHENEVER POSSIBLE. ANYTHING ELSE NECESSARY IS PROVIDED AT OUR EXPENSE. BUYERS MUST PAY WITHIN 5 DAYS OR THE SALE IS CANCELLED & THE ITEM RELISTED. WE SPEND A RIDICULOUS AMOUNT OF TIME PROVIDING YOU WITH AS MUCH INFORMATION AS POSSIBLE ABOUT EACH ITEM.

WE ARE NOT PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHERS BUT OUR PHOTOS ARE WELL-LIT, DETAILED, AND NUMEROUS. PLEASE TAKE TIME TO EXAMINE EACH ONE CLOSELY & READ THE ENTIRE ITEM DESCRIPTION. WE WELCOME ADDITIONAL INFORMATION OR CORRECTIONS ABOUT ANY OF OUR LISTINGS IF YOU KNOW WHAT YOU'RE TALKING ABOUT.

WE DO NOT SELL ITEMS ON APPROVAL. WE ARE BLESSED WITH TOO MANY BEAUTIFUL THINGS TO ENJOY IN ONE LIFETIME & ARE PROUD TO SHARE THEM WITH NEW FRIENDS.