When he was young, William Henry Bossuns made lead soldiers for his friends. As an adult, that artistic talent translated into a lifelong career sculpting character wall masks and plaques that became popular with collectors all over the world. As Bossuns' success grew, he started manufacturing his pieces in a historic old mill in Congleton, England known as Brook Mills. Silk was originally manufactured in the mill, but the Bossuns' family business inhabited it from 1946-1996.
Collectors call the character masks "heads". Prices vary widely depending on pieces' rarity, ranging from $10 to over $300. New collectors should be cautious when buying as numerous reproductions or "fake" heads abound. Look on the back or bottom of any Bossuns piece to identify its authenticity. There should be a copyright stamp and the word "England"--NOT "Made in England". The only exceptions to this are the earliest editions of some Bossuns pottery.
There are numerous Bossuns collectors groups and price guides online for collectors looking to add a little "character" to their homes.
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