{"product_id":"capodimonte-italy-pharmacist-figurine-gifted-from-ed-mcbroom-to-george-ryan","title":"Capodimonte Porcelain Pharmacist Figurine | Murano, Italy c.1970s | Original Gifting Letter Included","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCAPODIMONTE PROVENANCE. A STORY IN PORCELAIN.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCapodimonte, originating from Naples in the 18th century, represents the apex of the Italian porcelain tradition — prized worldwide for its extraordinarily lifelike figures, intricate hand-painted detail, and artistic heritage that rivals the finest European makers. This pharmacist figurine was purchased at \u003cstrong\u003eMurano, Italy\u003c\/strong\u003e in the mid-to-late 1970s by \u003cstrong\u003eEd McBroom\u003c\/strong\u003e, and gifted a decade later to \u003cstrong\u003eGeorge \u0026amp; Lura Lynn Ryan\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat makes this piece genuinely rare: the \u003cstrong\u003eoriginal gifting letter is included\u003c\/strong\u003e. That letter transforms a fine Capodimonte figurine into a documented provenance piece with a personal and historical story that no collector can replicate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDETAILS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Capodimonte, Italy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pharmacist figurine — hand-painted with characteristic Capodimonte detail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePurchased:\u003c\/strong\u003e Murano, Italy, mid-to-late 1970s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ed McBroom → George \u0026amp; Lura Lynn Ryan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original gifting letter — a rare and significant addition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 8\" wide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e See photos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePERFECT FOR\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCollectors of Capodimonte and Italian porcelain figurines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePharmacy and apothecary history enthusiasts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvenance collectors who value documented pieces with personal history\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEstate and vintage fine art collectors seeking genuinely significant acquisitions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne available. Capodimonte figurines with documented provenance and original correspondence are among the most sought-after in the category.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Capodimonte","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46319499739272,"sku":"GR051826","price":400.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0694\/5898\/5096\/files\/0044d420-c194-4448-b6c2-da082239f117.jpg?v=1786231711","url":"https:\/\/specialblendemporium.com\/products\/capodimonte-italy-pharmacist-figurine-gifted-from-ed-mcbroom-to-george-ryan","provider":"Special Blend Emporium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}