Majolica Figurine - Seated Figure at Desk - any idea of maker?

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  1. gimbler-dave

    gimbler-dave Well-Known Member

    I'm trying to learn something about this figurine. It is a rather substantial piece, measuring 9"h x 6-3/4"d x 4"w and weighing 2 lbs 15 oz. Someone here has suggested it might be Moorcroft, but I haven't found any marks or other ID. Does anyone recognize it? Thanks! ... Dave
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    gimbler-dave, Aug 31, 2015
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  2. KingofThings

    KingofThings 'Illiteracy is a terrible thing to waist' - MHH

    That heavy and that damage makes me wonder if someone used it as a door stop.
     
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  3. gimbler-dave

    gimbler-dave Well-Known Member

    Wow, that would be sad if they did. Most of the damage is limited to the base at the back.

    At first I was thinking this was a scribe of some sort, but now I think they are doing something else on the lectern/desk/platform. Maybe cleaning a food product or something like that?
     
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  4. quirkygirl

    quirkygirl likes pretty old things

    Could she be making lace? Those look a little like bobbins under her hand.
    Maybe a photo looking down on her project would help.
     
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  6. gimbler-dave

    gimbler-dave Well-Known Member

    Here's that shot quirkygirl. I admit I didn't look closely at first, but even now, I have no idea what is happening.
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  8. KingofThings

    KingofThings 'Illiteracy is a terrible thing to waist' - MHH

    That is exactly why I guessed that. That's likely where the damage would be. :(
     
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