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Can any one identify this character?

Discussion in 'Pottery, Glass, and Porcelain' started by Lark, Aug 13, 2023.

  1. Lark

    Lark Well-Known Member

    I have had this for sale on etsy for a long time. I have three question 1) who is he? I know I have seen him but can not put a name to him. 2) would he have been a salt or an ashtray?3) age? The bottom has a faint red mark that reads czech - slovakia . Thanks. I was hoping he would sell better if i knew who he was. He has a baton behind his back IMG_20220105_122941725.jpg IMG_20220105_123037182.jpg
     
    Lark, Aug 13, 2023
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  2. *crs*

    *crs* Hippy Dippy Antiquer

    When the Czecho-Slovak Republic was established in 1918 it was spelled with the hyphen, but in 1921 the government renamed the country Czechoslovakia.

    Reminds me of a Keystone Cop but I'm sure he is another character
    Maybe a search for cartoon characters during those years will turn up something?
     
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  3. Joe in PA

    Joe in PA Well-Known Member

    Here's one on eBay called "Good Soldier Svejk" for what its worth.

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  5. wlwhittier

    wlwhittier Well-Known Member

    All of that...in only 20 minutes! You folks are amazing, y'know?
     
    wlwhittier, Aug 13, 2023
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  6. Lark

    Lark Well-Known Member

    Thanks for the dating. I had it in the 1930's so early 1900's is better.
     
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  7. Lark

    Lark Well-Known Member

    This one appears to be more of a police officer with the hat, uniform style and baton. I will check Švejk out more.
     
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  8. Lark

    Lark Well-Known Member

    Thank you all! I looked at images of Švejk and in some the hat is very similar and when wears a peacoat the coat is similar.
     
    Lark, Aug 13, 2023
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