Very unusual 19th C. Porcelain Organ Grinder with Monkey match striker vesta

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Seller: collect_84 ✉️ (535) 100%, Location: Bristol, GB, Ships to: GB, EUROPEAN_UNION, Item: 313077568581 Very unusual 19th C. Porcelain Organ Grinder with Monkey match striker vesta.

Very unusual hand decorated porcelain novelty table vesta with match strike.

Includes original removable box cover with ridged strike plate underside.

Matches can be stored within formed compartment of organ box.

I've never seen anything like this in many years of collecting. I've tried web searches and my reference books without results.

Street musician supporting an organ grinder on 'x' frame with monkey on lid.

I would say it is second half 19th century German or Continental Europe Porcelain (circa 1850-1880).

Has incised number and painted marks to base.

5 inches high x 4 " width x 3 " depth

Condition : Overall the condition is very good for its age. No cracks to x frame, neck, arms/hands and hat. Some mystery shape piece looks to be missing around the monkey, possibly a cage? Some minor firing flaws under man's neck and right arm. Small, fine hairline to front of grinder front. Piece under man's nose missing but barely noticeable. Enamels and gilding rubbed from wear and past handling...

Dispatched with Royal Mail special delivery.

  • Condition: Used
  • Origin: Dresden
  • Antique: Yes
  • Custom Bundle: No
  • Item Length: 4 inches
  • Manufacturer/ Type: Continental
  • Additional Parts Required: No
  • Colour: Multi
  • Vintage: Yes
  • Original/Licensed Reproduction: Original
  • Item Height: 5 inches
  • Style: Victorian
  • Features: Date-Lined
  • Production Style: Art Pottery
  • Finish: Glossy
  • Item Width: 3 inches
  • Handmade: Yes
  • Pattern: unknown
  • Use: Tableware
  • Signed: No
  • Material: Porcelain/ China
  • Subject: match striker
  • Sub-Type: European
  • Brand: Unmarked
  • Boxed/ Unboxed: Unboxed
  • Type: Figurine
  • Product Type: match striker
  • Era: Victorian (1837-1900)
  • Packaging: none
  • Model: organ grinder and monkey
  • Theme: organ grinder with monkey
  • Original/Reproduction: Antique Original
  • Time Period Manufactured: 1850-1899
  • Production Technique: Pottery
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: Germany
  • Backstamp: none
  • Product Line: street musician

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