Tobacciana Collectors - heads up!

This hard to find antique bust is certain to find a home in your tobacciana collection. Dating to the turn of the century, this piece originally was set on a store counter and was charged with advertising tobacco products. A classic piece of folk art from the era, this chalk-ware bust of "FALLING STAR" has flowing hair and a series of layered beaded necklaces. She sits on a shaped pedestal and is engraved on the verso: "Copyright 1901 The Bailey Co."

• artist: unknown
• affiliation: tobacco advertising
• hallmarks: "Copyright 1901 The Bailey Co."
• materials: polychrome chalk-ware
• measurements: 12 1/2"
• dated 1901
  
• shipping to be determined
• • vintage condition
  • abrasions and surface wear commensurate with age
  • dust accumulations throughout
  • minor chips
  • possibly re-touched