This caricature of a smiling black man is covered in a curdled matte green glaze. It is a small wallpocket or matchsafe, the matches protuding from the top of the head, and the lower lip acts as a striker. The back has the impressed marks for the company. The condition is very good, with a small flake on the edge of a curdle on the lower lip. A rare piece in an even more rare color and matte finish. Very English Arts and Crafts in the same vein as Martin Brothers grotesques. Status: For Sale Reference#: 06052905 Condition: very good Year: c. 1890 Country: England Maker: Burmantofts Height: 5.25 in. (13.34 cm) Width: 3.75 in. (9.52 cm) Style: Arts and Crafts Materials: clay

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