Posted 8 years ago
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Can anyone help me identify this little guy? He was handed down to me by my grandmothers best friend. ( I am in my 50's) I cannot read the stamp on the bottom as it appears to have been smudged. He measures 7.5 inches from his bottom ,to the tip of the highest ear. He is made of a china/ceramic material. His head is notched and removal , assuming so the cream or milk could be poured inside.?I would love to show him off at our local county fair if I can find more information on him. Thank you!
This cutie is a teapot. Mid-century, made in Germany by Erphila.
https://nl.pinterest.com/pin/79938962112738758/
Here's another, dated between 1938 & 1945, with the same mold number:
https://www.rubylane.com/item/61838-859214x20P-0611/Vintage-German-Majolica-Erphila-Figural-Rabbit?search=1
Thank you so very much Efesgirl! I really appreciate your help. Now I can take to our fair for everyone to see and enjoy!! I had no idea that it was a tea pot. Thanks agian.
You're welcome - take care of this sweet little pot, because they're hard to come by!
Erphila (Ebeling & Reuss, of PA ) was a US importer of goods made in Europe, mostly from Germany, Austria & Bohemia (Now the Czech republic) -from the late 19th century onwards.
According to marks4antiques, your particular mark was used during the 1920-40’s, the “B” would probably be the actual maker’s mark