Pair of antique early 20th century (c.1910's-20's) German porcelain nodder figures. They depict a stylized pair of Asian figures, likely royalty, seated with fans behind their heads.
These were popular not only in Europe and America as decorative items, but also in Japan and other earthquake prone areas, as a way to detect seismic activity in a home. With the slightest movement the heads of these figures nod gently from side to side.
They measure 6 1/2" tall, 5 1/2" wide and 5 1/2" deep each.
They are both in very good condition as shown in the photographs, with the only spot of damage being a small repair to the fan behind the man's head, as shown in the closeup of the last photograph. Aside from that there are no chips or cracks that I can see.
18%
WHERE TO PICK UP:
Private Residence
North Grosvenordale, Connecticut 06255
(Winning Bidders Will Be Given Full Address VIA EMAIL)
Friday, 6/23, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Sunday, 6/25, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Pickup address is 929 Riverside Drive, North Grosvenordale, CT 06255. PLEASE READ DIRECTIONS BELOW IF YOU HAVE NOT BEEN TO OUR WAREHOUSE, AS IT CAN BE DIFFICULT TO FIND THE FIRST TIME!
Pickups will be over 2 days (Friday, June 23rd and Sunday, June 25th, from 10am to 2pm both days) to allow for ample time for everyone to collect their items from our warehouse. If you need an alternate pickup day, please contact us and we will do our best to accommodate you, but please note it is not guaranteed. Storage can be arranged prior to the end of the pickup window, for a per item monthly fee, paid in advance. All items not picked up within the 2 day pickup window, where other accommodations have not been made, will be considered forfeit without refund.
The GPS address will take you to the front of a very large brick mill building, opposite the Thompson Public Library. Our entry is actually on the SIDE of the mill building, so please look for our BRIGHT YELLOW 'Auction Pickup' signs and follow them down to our loading dock (Dock 7.) If you map to 50 River St, North Grosvenordale CT 06255, our driveway is DIRECTLY BEHIND that house. All large items will be on the loading dock waiting for you, but assistance will not be available for loading into your vehicle, so please bring help if required for large items.
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David A. ~ 401-281-9650 ~ auctions@atomicflat.com
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