Description: ***Move over, Smurfs! Take a hike, Keebler Elves! Hit the road, California Raisins! The Brownies created by Palmer Cox are much higher on the cuteness scale, at least in my opinion. Created by Canadian artist Palmer Cox around the 1880's, the Brownies were a comical group of little elfin characters, all male, that depicted ethnic types such as a Chinese fellow or an Indian; various occupations such as a policeman, sailor, or jockey; and other little characters such as band-members and their instruments. The story goes that Palmer Cox was inspired by his mother's Scottish fairy tales she told him as a child, full of fairies, goblins and other magical creatures. He began writing about his own little band of merry mischief makers, who would spring into action while mortals slept, often doing good deeds but sometimes getting themselves into trouble along the way**** With that said, here is a beautiful little plate depicting seven little elfin characters, with a beautiful yellow scalloped edge. Such a beautiful piece from days gone by. Please review all of the pictures carefully, and please look at the last picture as there is a small chip on the back.
Price: 124 USD
Location: Warren, Pennsylvania
End Time: 2025-01-07T18:57:18.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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Item Specifics
All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Antique: Yes
Type: Collector Plate
Occasion: All Occasions
Era: Victorian (1837-1900)
Item Diameter: 7 in
Color: Multicolor
Theme: Elf Pixie Brownie
Material: Porcelain
Time Period Manufactured: 1850-1899
Vintage: Yes
