{"product_id":"vintage-franklin-mint-animalier-bronze-cat-1986-curio-cabinet-cats-figurine","title":"Vintage Franklin Mint Animalier Bronze Cat 1986 | Curio Cabinet Cats Figurine","description":"A wonderfully characterful vintage Franklin Mint “Animalier” Cat, from the collectible Curio Cabinet Cats Collection, dating to 1986.\n\nThis charming miniature depicts a long-haired cat seated upon a circular base, its head bowed and one paw raised towards its face in a wonderfully natural grooming pose.\n\nThe richly textured fur has been beautifully modelled, while the dark patinated bronze finish reveals warmer bronze highlights across the raised details of the face, ears, paw and coat.\n\nKnown as “Animalier” within the Franklin Mint Curio Cabinet Cats collection, this design takes inspiration from the tradition of animalier sculpture — naturalistic representations of animals that became particularly fashionable during the 19th century.\n\nAnimalier formed part of the earlier Curio Cabinet Cats collection and is quite different from the collection's other metal cats, including the rectangular-based Bootscraper and elaborately decorated Asian designs.\n\nMaker: The Franklin Mint\nCollection: Curio Cabinet Cats\nDesign: Animalier\nDate: 1986\nMaterial: Bronze\nFinish: Dark patinated bronze\nHeight: approximately 6.5 cm \/ 2½ inches\nBase: Circular\nThere appears to be a small impressed copyright\/date inscription around the edge of the base, although this is quite faint. There is also some old residue to the flat underside, possibly from a former label.\n\nPlease note: This listing is for the Franklin Mint cat figurine only. The original presentation box, collector’s leaflet\/card and any other original packaging or paperwork are not included.\n\n*Condition*\n\nIn very good vintage condition.\nThe figurine has been carefully inspected and presents beautifully, with no obvious significant damage visible.\n\nThere is minor age-related surface wear and rubbing consistent with previous display, particularly to the underside of the base. Some old adhesive\/residue is also present beneath the base.\n\nThe dark patinated finish remains very attractive, with naturally brighter bronze-toned highlights to the raised areas of the sculpted fur and facial features.\n\nThe patina has deliberately been left untouched rather than polished, preserving the character and appearance of the vintage finish.\n\nPlease study all photographs carefully as they form an important part of the condition report and show the exact figurine you will receive.\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":54824297169239,"sku":null,"price":24.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1043\/5333\/3591\/files\/b793c412-il_fullxfull.8499797721_7n8u.jpg?v=1788124580","url":"https:\/\/fsvintagecompany.co.uk\/products\/vintage-franklin-mint-animalier-bronze-cat-1986-curio-cabinet-cats-figurine","provider":"FS Vintage Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}