Lot 174 - Antique Bisque Figural Vase With Two Children And A Lobster, Likely German, 4" Height

Lot 174 - Antique Bisque Figural Vase With Two Children And A Lobster, Likely German, 4" HeightBisque figural vase depicting two seated children beside a large red painted lobster. One child wears a pink top and the other a blue top, both with white caps and aprons. The figures are positioned against a shaped vase opening with gilt lined edges. The base features a scrolled rococo style form with gilt and blue accents. The lobster is modeled in relief on the front of the vase with raised claws and black dot eyes. The piece is unmarked. Gilt wear

The book is illustrated with scenes

We are confident this is Charles Schreyvogel's signature but have not had it professionally authenticated

Pitman is entitled Missionary Heroines in Eastern Lands

catalog no

otherwise good condition with some foxing

A Children's Story by C

but cannot be secured or locked

a portrait of a woman holding a book

” Handwritten note on verso reads in part

cheese shaker featuring the iconic Speedy Gonzalez

but I do not believe this contains any silver

Hungarian: Olajszínű vastaghasú → “Olive-colored fat-belly”