Does anyone know the character of this figurine? Is it from Alice in Wonderland or something else?

[roses22]

Looking for any information about this figurine.  What character is it?  Is it considered porcelain or bisque or something else?  Any idea about the artist or age?  Thanks so much!

[Anonymous]

Check out the German company Schafer & Vater. They did a lot of little novelty items. I think your piece is an individual ashtray or match holder.  1920s or earlier would be my guess. I think he's a generic figure vs a specific character.

[roses22]

Great!  Thank you so much!!!

[femmefan1946]

It looks  a little like the Carpenter from The Walrus and the Carpenter. But not much and the red mouth doesn jibe with the poem,

[roses22]

Thank you for your research!

[popblox]

Hi, is there a maker's mark stamped on the bottom of his feet? And what's he holding - a fish?

I don't know about everybody else, but I find that little man terrifying tbh.

[mudshark61369]

@popblox,

That is a duck the figure is holding.  Good advice about looking for a maker's mark or Mfr's name on the base though.

[roses22]

No maker's mark 😞

[roses22]

Yes, a little freaky but somehow funny too.  I guess it was a toothpick holder based on my research.