{"product_id":"vintage-franklin-mint-art-deco-cat-24k-gold-plated-curio-cabinet-cats-1988","title":"Vintage Franklin Mint Art Deco Cat 24K Gold Plated Curio Cabinet Cats 1988","description":"A wonderfully sleek vintage 24-karat gold-plated Art Deco cat from The Franklin Mint's celebrated Curio Cabinet Cats Collection, dating to 1988.\n\nThis fabulous miniature cat has been designed in wonderfully stylised Art Deco form, standing elegantly on four long slender legs with an elongated body, angular face and long tail curling gently upwards at the tip.\n\nThe entire figure is finished in a beautiful reflective gold surface, giving this diminutive cat considerably more presence than its size might suggest!\n\nMost importantly, original Franklin Mint advertising for the Curio Cabinet Cats collection specifically identifies the Art Deco cat as “24 karat gold-plated.”\n\nThe figure is marked to the underside:\n© 1988 FM\n\nThe Curio Cabinet Cats were created as an eclectic collection of miniature cats inspired by different periods, cultures, artistic traditions and materials from around the world. Original Franklin Mint advertising describes examples made in materials ranging from porcelain and crystal to bronze, pewter and 24-karat gold plate.\n\nA particularly striking little vintage collectible and a wonderful piece for an existing Franklin Mint collection, cat lover or fan of Art Deco-inspired design.\n\nMaker: The Franklin Mint\nCollection: Curio Cabinet Cats\nDesign: Art Deco\nDate: 1988\nFinish: 24-karat gold plated\nSubject: Cat\nStyle: Art Deco\nMark: © 1988 FM\nApproximate length: 9 cm \/ 3½ inches\nPlease refer to the measurement photograph for scale.\n\n*Condition*\n\nIn very good vintage condition overall, with the bright gold-plated finish presenting beautifully.\nSome light surface marks\/fine scratching and minor age-related wear to the gold finish, noticeable under close inspection and in reflected light. I can't see any obvious structural damage.\n\nNo breaks, losses or repairs have been identified.\nPlease examine all photographs carefully, particularly the close-up and underside photographs, as these form an important part of the condition report.\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":54824296513879,"sku":null,"price":29.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1043\/5333\/3591\/files\/f3daebaf-il_fullxfull.8501496415_sk2w.jpg?v=1788124568","url":"https:\/\/fsvintagecompany.co.uk\/products\/vintage-franklin-mint-art-deco-cat-24k-gold-plated-curio-cabinet-cats-1988","provider":"FS Vintage Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}