Royal Bayreuth Figural Black Cat Creamer The backs of the bookends

The backs of the bookends are marked "Pat Pend" (Patent Pending) and there is an artist's signature that I can't quite make out on the bottom

a great "Peerless Ale" logo

and P246-(26431)

There is some light writing in pencil on a small amount of pages

Royal Bayreuth Figural Black Cat Creamer The backs of the bookendsThis antique creamer is a lovely piece of Royal Bayreuth in the likeness of cat. The cat's tail forms the handle of the creamer, while cream is poured from the cat's mouth. The creamer is in very good condition. There is a patch of black paint on the cat's tail that doesn't match, and was likely a repair to paint damage. The creamer is nicely marked with the Royal Bayreuth hallmark and is identified as originating in Bavaria. The bottom is marked with