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Art Deco Inkwell Jackie Coogan 'The Kid' Sitting On Skyscrapers

Offered by: Bizarre Bazaar

Description
An extremely rare Inkwell created by Aladin Porcelain of France to promote Charlie Chaplin's silent movie 'The Kid' in 1921. Jackie Coogan played the kid, and is represented as the figure on the lid, sitting on top of Skyscrapers. Around the body of the inkwell , shows billboards starring Jackie Coogan as The Kid. Under the lid, sits the original porcelain insert to hold the ink. There is a minute flea bite as seen in the last photo on the right of the orange billboard. Signed Aladin and Made in France. There is also an impressed signature near the base , although difficult to decipher. Overall, in amazing condition.

More Information

Origin:	France
Period:	1920-1949
Materials:	Porcelain Hand Painted
Condition:	Excellent. One Flea Bite Chip
Creation Date:	1921
Styles / Movements:	Art Deco, Modern
Incollect Reference #:	187701

Dimensions

H.	5.5 in;	Diam.	3 in;
H.	13.97 cm;	Diam.	7.62 cm;

Message from Seller:

Bizarre Bazaar, based in New York City, specializes in rare, one-of-a-kind objects of intrigue, including antique toys, vintage transportation models, and Art Deco pieces. Since 1985, they have worked with collectors and museums worldwide, and now offer their treasures online and by appointment only. Reach them at 212-517-2100 or BZRBZR@aol.com.