I worked at a sea turtle hospital for three years. A collector of turtle merchandise passed away and donated her life collection of everything turtle-related, of which this Tom Clark Lilibet gnome was enclosed. As you can see in the photos, the gnome is sitting on a turtle, hence the woman's possession of this item. I acquired this after filtering through boxes of the woman's belongings and researched the value, discovering that the MSRP is $1,220.00. After extensive research, I noticed a difference between my gnome and photographs of different gnomes: as seen in the photos, the coin on the left hand side of the image is partially covered by a leaf, whereas in other images of gnomes for sale, it is not. I am questioning whether or not my gnome is real and the others are reproductions, or vice-versa.
Description
Category
Ceramics and Porcelains
Medium
Clay
Distinguishing marks
Signature (Tom Clark), 1985, 27, Lilibet
Condition
Mint
Size and dimensions of this item
3.5" tall, 3" base
Date Period
1985
Weight
Unknown
eBay Auction Link
Price Paid (If known)
Acquired
For Sale?
No