Little Sweeper Hummel Figurine – #171 TMK4 This Little Sweeper Hummel is of a young girl holding a straw broom and sweeping. She's wearing an orange kerchief tied around her light brown hair. A green apron is around her waist. This is number 171 and is TMK4 ( also known as Trade Mark 4 or TM4 – made in West Germany). Approximately 4 3/8" tall. Impressed mark on base of M. I. Hummel - this is not a reproduction. The original paper label is still affixed to the round base. Made between 1960 and 1972. This is in outstanding condition. No chips, flakes or cracks.(#T1150-A)

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Circa: 1965
Manufacturer: Hummel  

Original Hummel Figurine - Postman #119 Lovely and sweet figure of a young boy delivering mail and trying to be a postman. The letter he's carrying in his hand has a heart sealing the envelope. This is number 119 and is TMK2 ( also known as Trade Mark 2 with the full Bee on the bottom ). Approximately 5 1/2" tall. Minor flake on base, minor wear on envelope. Please see closeup photos. Generally in nice condition. Impressed mark on base of M. I. Hummel - this is not a reproduction. Circa mid 1950's. (#T-1297)

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Circa: 1955
Manufacturer: M. I. Hummel  

Porcelain Figurine Woman with Hat This porcelain figurine features the full figure of a woman, wearing a large hat with an ornate bow. She's dressed in her finest pale pink Victorian outfit. Measures just under 10" tall - the figure is standing on a round pedestal. Unmarked on the bottom, and an impressed mark on the back. This is finished in a bisque type, with little applied "beads" of glaze on her dress to give it sparkle, as well as small amounts of gilt paint adding to the effect. Age and maker are unknown. Minor wear to some gold areas. No chips or cracks. Generally in lovely condition. (#T-1298)

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Manufacturer: unknown  

Haviland Martha Washington Plate Made by Haviland, Limoges, France between 1946-1962. This 8 ½" d. porcelain plate is a replica of a set given to Martha Washington during her husband’s presidency. Chains link the 15 states in the Union at that time. The plate is in very fine condition – no knife marks, gold in center and on edges almost pristine. (274E)

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Manufacturer: Haviland  

Louis Nichole Heirloom Doll She's gorgeous! Porcelain face, lovely ecru lace hat and very ornate collar. She is mounted (I believe this is original) on a wood dowel and has a piece of ornate trim coming down from the dowel. She is marked Louis Nichole, dated 1983, and "13". The entire length of the doll and the dowel is approximately 22" long. Her face does has some minor dirt, but is generally in wonderful condition. The lace is equally nice. A very unusual piece for this maker.

Louis Nichole dolls were created from 1980 - 2000 and have been featured in prestigious settings, such as the White House, the Smithsonian Museum and the V&A Museum. (#T-1416)

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Circa: 1983
Manufacturer: Louis Nichole  

Heathcote Hall China Flowers Lovely fine porcelain china cabinet piece of spring flowers in a vase. There's a central open rose, two pansies and two yellow flowers with lots of leaves. Sweet piece that measures 2 1/2" high. It has an original paper label on the vase and is inkstamped on the bottom. This is in very nice condition. Made in England, in the latter half of the last century. (#T-1113)

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Manufacturer: Heathcote Hall  

German Porcelain Mug – Ski Scene This German mug depicts two children playing, possibly indoors. One has wooden skis and a wooden ski pole. Note the toboggan in the background. 3" h x 2 7/8" w. Some of the soft gold luster has worn off at the top of the handle. There is a 1/8" chip under the base rim. Marked "Germany." A Victorian era piece – late 1800’s – early 1900’s. (#244C)

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Manufacturer: German  

Toby Jug Nut Brown Ale Made by Shorter & Sons Ltd. Staffordshire, England. Features a pipe smoking man seated on an ale keg, holding a foaming mug of ale. Perfect condition. ca. after 1880 (#281)

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Manufacturer: Shorter & Sons  

Copeland Spode Imperial Demitasse Cup and Saucer This is a creamy white porcelain demitasse cup and saucer. Saucer – 4 ½" d. Cup – 2 ¼" h x 2 ¼" w. Classic design. One tiny imperfection along the saucer edge. Perhaps early to mid 1900’s. Both pieces are marked. (#234A)

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Manufacturer: Copeland Spode  

LLadro Figurine - Boy Awakening #4870 Measures just over 8 1/2" high. This was issued in 1974 and retired in 1999. Lovely porcelain figurine of a young boy awakening from sleep. This has a shiny finish. In excellent condition. (#T-1253)

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Manufacturer: LLadro  

KPM Porcelain Figurine Young Boy Sweet porcelain figure of a young boy wearing a large hat with a feather in it. He's sitting down and has his hand to his mouth. Measures just over 7" high to the top of the hat. Hand painted in gold in many places. No chips or cracks - in lovely condition. Age is unknown although certainly 20th century. (#T-1302)

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Manufacturer: KPM  

Napoleonic Grenadier Figurines (set of 4) These brightly colored figurines are probably from one of the German factories using the "Crown N" look alike mark of Capodimonte. All are in perfect condition. They range in height from 6 ¾" – 7 ¼". Each pedestal is 2 ¼" square. They feature mostly bright red, blue and green colors with gold embellishments. (#235-238C)

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Manufacturer: German  

Limoges Porcelain Cake Set This set consists of a large serving platter and 6 dessert plates. Platter is about 17" x 11" - and has heavily gilt handles and a nice gilt band around the edge. The design is done in pastel greens, blues, pinks, and golds, with floral bouquets, swags, and a charming acorn and leaf border. Dessert plates are 7 3/8" in diam. One has a 1/4" shallow flake on the rim of the foot, and the platter has one small area of minor discoloration (see photo). The set is in generally excellent condition - by J. Pouyat, Limoges, France, circa 1870. (#T-2051)

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Manufacturer: Limoges J Pouyat  

Pink Luster Miniature Souvenir Pieces (set of 2) These may be either a child’s porcelain souvenir washbowl and pitcher set or an open sugar and creamer. Made in Germany, c. 1920’s. Gray and white roses and leaves are on a pink luster band. Gilt lettering on each piece says" A Present from Inverurie", which is a Scottish city. There is a 1/8" chip on the foot rim of the bowl and a fine hairline inside the bowl. Bowl – 2 7/8" w x 1 5/8" h. Pitcher – 2 5/8" h. Each piece is ink stamped "Made in Germany." (#249D)

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Manufacturer: German  

Rosenthal Antique Porcelain Ramekins This is a pair of Rosenthal hand painted porcelain ramekins, with underplates. There are 2 additional underplates that can be used as little dessert dishes. Each plate measures 5" in diameter at its widest, and they have scalloped edges - all in excellent condition. The ramekins are 1 1/2" high, 2 1/2" diam on the bottom, and 3 3/4" across at the top. Both have small chips on the top edge. All pieces are trimmed in gold and decorated with different color bunches of delicate flowers. All pieces are stamped or impressed and hand signed, and were made between 1891 - 1906. (#T-2064)

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Manufacturer: Rosenthal