Figural German Majolica Bottle Decanter

Antiques : Majolica

 

Rare & very collectible, these fine bottle decanters were made in figures of both people and animals ( the animals being the most costly ) during the 19th & early 20th century. This is a very nice one in the form of a chubby man with no damage & only loss to the red over-painting accents which was applied after the glaze was fired. His head originally had cork surrounding the ceramic stopper, now long gone, but very easy to add another cork. It is marked Germany under the glaze on the bottom. I've shown his head in different positions, looking right or left or toward the front gives a totally difference appearance. 9.5" tall

Item ID: mj2700