Florence Ceramics Figurine

Q: I have a figurine that’s marked “Pasadena, California, Patent Pending” in a circle and “Florence Ceramic” inside the circle. I bought it at a garage sale a long time ago for less than $5. Did I get a bargain?  

Florence Ceramic Woman on a Couch

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