Lot 2967: Vintage Ceramic Billiken Figurine
Estate Auction: Multiple-Estate Liquidation Roseville, CA (192) · Sold
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- Auction
- Estate Auction: Multiple-Estate Liquidation Roseville, CA (192)
- Lot Number
- 2967
- Status
- Sold
- Hammer / Price
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- Opening Bid
- $5.00
- Accepted Bids
- 19
- Closed
- 3/22/26 7:10 PM PT
Description
A vintage ceramic figurine Billiken, a chubby little imp with a pointy head who looks like a cross between a kewpie doll and a troll. Created by Florence Pretz at the turn of the 20th century, the character appeared to Florence in a dream and came into being as the “God of Things as They Ought to Be." Billiken is the physical embodiment of positive vibes, as evidenced by his slogans — “Grin and begin to win” and “As long as I smile at you, bad luck can’t harm you.” And the superstition is that if you rub his belly or feet, he brings you good luck. marked on underside " H Rush" and "R.O.J." with a tag from the Hillside Gift Shop in Hines, Oregon. Measures 6.5" x 3.5" x 4" and is in good condition.