paloma91
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posted on August 3, 2003 06:53:10 PM new
There was an estate sale where the father had died and the mom had moved far away. The daughter was selling everything for a buck or less. I went nuts. Shouldnt have as I am a REAL novice at buying antiques. The piece looks in great shape. EXCEPT when I took a closer look when I got home, I notice that figurine had something in her hand. Did part of it break off? I have no idea. The bottom has a blue/white paper sticker that only says JAPAN on it. The stamp into the ceramic is a red circle with a capital "N" in the middle. I did as much checking as I knew how to and came up blank. Any feedback on this is GREATLY appreciated.
See Fluffy! You should have gone with me. See what kind of trouble I get into??? (griN)
[ edited by paloma91 on Aug 3, 2003 06:54 PM ]
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toasted36
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posted on August 3, 2003 07:05:56 PM new
I believe that is Napcoware....I don't know if being broke will effect it greatly or not.
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neroter12
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posted on August 3, 2003 07:12:26 PM new
Paloma, the "N" could be "Napco" and if you do an ebay search you'll see those figurines and planters have small and growing collectors group for them. Seems to me the market for made in Japan articles is really expanding rapidly, but it is a really hard catagory to pin down because alot of it looks and feels like the same things made in china, taiwan and even some american made figurines. Yours does look like Napco or maybe Lefton, (but that doesnt seem likely with the "N" but they have a similar look with the eyes and the eyelashes they way they are painted.
Hope that helps!
Tessa
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paloma91
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posted on August 3, 2003 07:16:59 PM new
Oh God! you guys are so great! Thanks so very much
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toasted36
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posted on August 3, 2003 07:18:41 PM new
Your welcome ! I like to help....I just can't do it as much as others lol....maybe one day !!
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paloma91
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posted on August 3, 2003 07:22:28 PM new
Don't you think I am right? The right hand is holding something Doesnt it look broken to you?
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kiara
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posted on August 3, 2003 07:28:09 PM new
She may have been holding a parasol. I have a similar looking figurine and she has a little spaghetti poodle on a chain leash from her other arm or hand. She's packed away now so I can't check the mark.
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paloma91
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posted on August 3, 2003 07:32:44 PM new
Kiara, that makes sense. Thanks! Hey, I have been checking the Mapco (oops spelling error) I mean Napco stuff on ebay and none of it has the mark I have on mine. HUMMM
You'll always land on your feet if you know where the ground is. . .
[ edited by paloma91 on Aug 3, 2003 07:42 PM ]
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neroter12
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posted on August 3, 2003 07:35:32 PM new
Yes paloma looks like something is missing or broken off. Either that, or it is a v-shaped vase she is holding. I like the idea of a parasol. Alot of them do hold those!
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Roadsmith
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posted on August 3, 2003 07:48:31 PM new
YOu know, it seems to me that the broken-off part is going to greatly affect the possibility of a good sale on this item.
I too have brought home things that I then discovered were broken like that, and I've just donated them to our thrift shop. If you've got a lot of energy these days, though, you could try to sell it. If you do, let us know how it comes out, please!
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paloma91
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posted on August 3, 2003 08:10:49 PM new
Thanks again everyone. I'll sure let you know what happens. IF I decide to sell it.
You'll always land on your feet if you know where the ground is. . .
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paloma91
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posted on August 4, 2003 08:43:27 AM new
I reallly messed up on the MFG mark on the bottom of the lady. It isnt an "N" with a circle around it. (I posted the corrected foto above.) It is an N with a C superimposed on it. I still can't find it in my book of marks! grumble grumble I guess I was really tired yesterday.
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max40
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posted on August 4, 2003 09:52:24 AM new
Try Norcroft, Norcrest.
There is a fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
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paloma91
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posted on August 4, 2003 10:19:42 AM new
nothing on Norcroft or Norcrest found in a google search. Oh well.
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AuctionAce
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posted on August 4, 2003 10:33:15 AM new
With the the broken parasol is it even worth researching at all? Are there collectors of broken figurines out there? 
It's an obvious toss in the trash to me but after seeing the rusty pocketknife sell you never know on ebay.
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