I would be more than glad to help you with your unknown mark. It is a beautiful figurine. Unfortunately, there a few factories who used both the C and N in conjunction in their marks.
Could you post another photo of the backstamp? Chances are I can give you an answer as soon as you post.
I can tell you this now, this one does look like a keeper....
Mary Evans
Drei Katzen Media
Vintage and Collectible Glassware
Mark N with C overtop on male & female candlestick figurines by: Anonymous
I also have the same bottom mark N with C overtop on male and female candlestick figurines. I did not submit a picture of them. Can you give us the names of those makers anyway? Thanks!
NC Mark on figures by: Anonymous
I also have two figurines with an N surrounded by a C. Would like more information on the possible maker.
The N and C pottery marks by: Mary Evans
The first and foremost maker with the N surrounded by a C mark is the 'Newcomb College'. Most people will think of the maker here and think vases, although Newcomb College also produced some figures as well..they are just not as well known as their Vases. I have one, it is a bust type of a little girl in a straw hat and victorian type clothes. She is holding a candy cane in one hand.
A ceramic umbrella on a metal rod went into the candy cane and these were known as 'Umbrella Girls'.
The mark for Newcomb College can be found online. It is a large C (almost looks like a full circle) and then an N is in the center of the C.
Try looking up 'Newcomb College' for a more detailed look at the mark.
Another way to pull up your pottery mark is to type in a search for C N pottery mark
You'll be surprised at the hits it will bring up for you! You just might find your mark.
