Warwick china "Mr Peanut"

[MEinWV]

Warwick china "Mr Peanut"

I found this saucer (6-3/16" dia.)on the riverbank while headhunting. I have the maker info, dates, etc. The "Mr Peanut" is what I am most interested in. I Did some research on Mr Peanut and found out that he was created in a 1916 contest. He was upgraded at some point after that (1916-1918), with the addition of top hat, monocal, cane and spats.

This plate appears to show the old, upgraded version. I am guessing this plate was made around 1920.

I would like to know what kind of value this item holds. It is in excellent condition with a few small glazing pops.

Thank you! HH

 

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[mojjax]

Re: Warwick china "Mr Peanut"

Here is a similar one on Ebay . it went for $78.77 - And it has a big honking chip in it ! Yours would be worth maybe double or even more ? Nice find !

http://cgi.ebay.com/1949-MR-PEANUT-...286.c0.m14&_trkparms=66:2|65:13|39:1|240:1318

 

[MEinWV]

Re: Warwick china "Mr Peanut"

Thanks for helping out a fellow Mainiac, mojjax!

The plate on ebay is pretty close, although the Mr Peanut on the ebay plate is even more refined than the one on my plate.

I am still going with my original guess of 1920. The makers mark should be a good indicator of age. So far, I have seen three different marks for this company. The mark on my plate is different than the ebay plate. I have a feeling mine may be older and rarer than the ebay example. I hope so anyway!

Thanks again! HH

Update; I just found several pieces online that have the same backmarks as mine and they say "1920's - 1930's"

 

[allen]

Re: Warwick china "Mr Peanut"

congrats on that awesome find !!!