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<p>[QUOTE="Novicecollector, post: 3680369, member: 18804"]Hi, I wondered if anyone can shed a little light on a figurine I have.</p><p><br /></p><p>It is in the style of a Capodimonte: an elderly man wearing slippers, inspecting his stamp collection with a magnifying glass in his right hand, a stamp in his left hand and surrounded by piles of books and a globe at his right foot. It has the following markings on the base: a three pronged crown, with crossed swords beneath it and MONTE CRISTO beneath the swords. It also has the word FOREIGN on the base and all markings are in black. There is a signature: first name looks a little like Humphrey but isn't legible and the last name begins with a G and ends in S. I have tried to upload pics, but "file to large".</p><p><br /></p><p>Does anyone know of the porcelain maker or value? I have looked online but have failed to find this particular figurine (though there is a similar philatelist one) and none with these markings. I am pretty much at a dead end! Any input would be appreciated!![/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="Novicecollector, post: 3680369, member: 18804"]Hi, I wondered if anyone can shed a little light on a figurine I have. It is in the style of a Capodimonte: an elderly man wearing slippers, inspecting his stamp collection with a magnifying glass in his right hand, a stamp in his left hand and surrounded by piles of books and a globe at his right foot. It has the following markings on the base: a three pronged crown, with crossed swords beneath it and MONTE CRISTO beneath the swords. It also has the word FOREIGN on the base and all markings are in black. There is a signature: first name looks a little like Humphrey but isn't legible and the last name begins with a G and ends in S. I have tried to upload pics, but "file to large". Does anyone know of the porcelain maker or value? I have looked online but have failed to find this particular figurine (though there is a similar philatelist one) and none with these markings. I am pretty much at a dead end! Any input would be appreciated!![/QUOTE]
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