Hi Sandra,

Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry.

The "W & A Bertram” mark is used on porcelain figurines produced by Wagner & Apel, a porcelain manufacturer founded in 1877 in Lippelsdorf in the Thuringian Forest, Germany. The figurines were a series of figurines often depicting children, boys and girls in traditional or whimsical scenes.

Birks (Henry Birks & Sons) is a Canadian luxury jewelry and silver retailer, founded in Montreal in 1879. Historically, Birks operated large multi-level flagship stores with watch salons, silver galleries, and giftware departments. The label on the bottom indicates that this was retailed at Birks at one time.

MOST W&A Bertram figurines that sell at auction bring little to no money - usually less than $25, even if in very good condition.

Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is:

A vintage W&A Bertram painted porcelain figurine
Germany, late 19th/early 20th Century
Depicting a young girl feeding a duck, on an oval base, marked. Bearing a BIRKS label.
5 inches overall height
CONDITION: This appears to be in good condition.
PROVENANCE: Inherited
$15-25*
*represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary.

Please let us know if you have additional items to appraise, or questions/concerns, and thank you again for using Mearto.
~ Delia