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Rare Pair Fine Old Vintage Black and Brown Garden Cats

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Beautiful garden pair with serene faces A charming pair (2) antique Japanese cats with wonderful mesmerizing original hand painted green and brown eyes- both quality hand cast sculptures crafted in sturdy iron. Their purry highly textured coats are a particular extraordinary design accomplishment. Gotta love their wonderful size. Please note the quality of both ieach features two (2) original interior iron joining bolts - a sign that these cats were designed and crafted by a top maker possibly the premier maker, Hubley Company from Lancaster, Pennsylvania back in the 1930s or earlier. Perfect indoor or out of doors garden favorites. Dimensions: Each is 5 inches high and 10.5 inches wide Only one pair. We have been dealing in authentic Japanese and American garden ornaments, lanterns and water basins for 25 years. Our president personally travels to China and Japan each year to meet his network partners who assist him in finding best examples. He personally inspects each antique work of art to ensure its old age, authenticity, and quality condition. Lifetime guarantee of authenticity. Specializing for ten years now in old and authentic Japanese garden ornaments.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 5 in (12.7 cm)Width: 10.5 in (26.67 cm)Depth: 5 in (12.7 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Mid-20th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    South Burlington, VT
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1289227285182
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