Vintage Hand-Painted Ceramic Graduation Mouse Bookends
Lot 799 in KW Consignment shop. Sold by KW Consignment Inc. in Waterloo, ON.
- Price
- $10.00
- Condition
- Condition unknown
- Delivery
- Pickup only for this lot
- Pickup
- Waterloo, ON
- Filed under
- Arts & Entertainment > Hobbies & Creative Arts
- Finds
- Die-cast, toys and collectibles
- Retail
- $10.00
Description
This charming vintage ceramic bookend set features two whimsical hand-painted mouse graduates seated atop colourful stacked book bases. One piece depicts a female mouse in a white cap and gown holding a bouquet and rolled diploma, while the other features a male mouse in a black cap and gown with a red sash, also holding a diploma.
With their playful graduation theme, bright retro colouring, and personalized hand-inscribed bases, this set makes a nostalgic display piece for a desk, bookshelf, nursery, or vintage ceramic collection.
Details
- Material: Ceramic / pottery
- Maker: Handmade / hobbyist
- Markings: Inscribed “NANA PAT 1980”
- Features: Hand-painted mouse characters, graduation theme, stacked book bases, hollow bookend-style construction
- Dimensions: Approx. 7" H x 2.5" W when displayed together
- Weight: Approx. 1.29 lbs total
- Condition: Vintage pre-owned condition with visible wear, paint loss, crazing/cracking, and structural damage. The female mouse bookend has a missing/broken section along the side of the book base and a hairline crack extending upward across the back of the gown. Additional light surface marks and age-related wear are present.
HS Code: 6913.90.90.00
Country of Origin: Unknown
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