Slab Made Ceramic Head in Profile, Signed Palmer greyhound bus cards I love him just sitting

I love him just sitting around among a collection of other brass boxes

the hand pump moving up and down

It appears that the eyes are made of metal

perhaps it was once part of something larger—I am not sure

I am not certain the date of this painting but would guess mid-to-late 19th century

Slab Made Ceramic Head in Profile, Signed Palmer greyhound bus cards I love him just sittingOne more head for today, this one sculpted from a stoneware slab, given a terrific reactive blue purple glaze, and signed Palmer on the back. I just love the silhouette, softened with gently curved edges, and this great big ear with raised outline. I'm not sure if the darker brow and eye were a happy accident with the glaze or not, but perfect either way. 6 3 8" t x 5 1 8" w x 11 16" d and in excellent condition. No hanger on reverse but backside is