{"product_id":"franklin-mint-herend-cat-1988-curio-cabinet-cats-porcelain-figurine-vintage","title":"Franklin Mint Herend Cat 1988 | Curio Cabinet Cats Porcelain Figurine Vintage","description":"A charming vintage Franklin Mint “Herend” Cat, produced for the wonderfully varied Curio Cabinet Cats Collection and dating to 1988.\n\nThis delightful little porcelain cat is captured in a low, crouching pose, its head lowered towards a small gilt ball beneath its mouth. The white porcelain body is decorated with an intricate pale blue fish-scale or net-style pattern, beautifully contrasted by vivid blue ears and rich gilt detailing to the paws, tail and face.\n\nThe design takes its inspiration from the highly decorative porcelain traditions associated with Herend, recreating the look in miniature as part of Franklin Mint's Curio Cabinet Cats series.\n\nIt is a wonderfully characterful little piece — decorative enough to display in its own right, but particularly desirable as part of the wider Curio Cabinet Cats collection.\n\nThe underside is clearly marked:\nTHE FRANKLIN MINT © 1988\n\nMaker: The Franklin Mint\nCollection: Curio Cabinet Cats\nDesign: Herend\nDate: 1988\nMaterial: Porcelain\/ceramic\nColours: White and pale blue with cobalt-blue and gilt details\nLength: approximately 7–7.5 cm \/ around 3 inches\nMark: The Franklin Mint ©1988\n\nPlease note that “Herend” is the Franklin Mint design name\/style reference. This figurine was produced by Franklin Mint and should not be confused with a piece manufactured by the Herend Porcelain Manufactory in Hungary.\n\n*Condition*\n\nIn good vintage condition.\n\nFrom inspection, I can see no obvious chips, cracks or repairs to the porcelain. The delicate ears, paws, tail and small gilt element beneath the mouth all appear present and intact.\n\nThere is some light age-related wear\/rubbing to the gilt decoration, particularly visible on the paws, consistent with the age of the piece.\n\nPlease examine all photographs carefully as they form an important part of the description and condition report.\n\nPlease note-\nThis listing is for the Franklin Mint cat figurine only. The original presentation box, collector's card, display cabinet and other original packaging or paperwork are not included.\n\n*A Note from FS Vintage Co.*\n\nAll of our items are genuine vintage or antique pieces and have been loved throughout their lifetime. As such, signs of age and gentle wear should be expected and are considered part of their unique character and charm.\n\nWe do our very best to photograph and describe each item accurately, so please take a moment to look carefully at all photographs, as they form an important part of the description and condition report.\n\nIf you have any questions or would like any additional photographs before purchasing, please don’t hesitate to get in touch—we’re always happy to help.\n\nWe also believe in giving packaging a second life wherever possible, so your order may arrive using clean, recycled packaging materials to help reduce waste.\n\nYour order will be sent via Royal Mail Tracked 48, providing tracking from dispatch through to delivery.\n\nThank you so much for visiting FS Vintage Co. and supporting our small business—it truly means the world to us. We hope you find something special to treasure for years to come.","brand":"FS Vintage Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54824296579415,"sku":null,"price":24.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1043\/5333\/3591\/files\/cc90d22b-il_fullxfull.8501284183_d5bw.jpg?v=1788124573","url":"https:\/\/fsvintagecompany.co.uk\/products\/franklin-mint-herend-cat-1988-curio-cabinet-cats-porcelain-figurine-vintage","provider":"FS Vintage Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}