{"product_id":"vintage-franklin-mint-valencia-siamese-cat-curio-cabinet-cats-figurine-1986","title":"Vintage Franklin Mint Valencia Siamese Cat | Curio Cabinet Cats Figurine 1986","description":"A wonderfully elegant and rather characterful vintage “Valencia” Siamese Cat from The Franklin Mint's Curio Cabinet Cats Collection, dating to 1986.\n\nThis striking miniature cat has a wonderfully exaggerated, almost modernist silhouette, sitting tall and slender with an exceptionally long neck, pointed ears and a curled tail wrapped neatly around her body.\n\nFinished in a glossy warm cream\/tan glaze, the cat has contrasting smoky grey colouring to the face, ears, paws and tail, together with delicately painted facial features.\n\nThe design is known as “Valencia” and represents a Siamese cat interpreted in a Spanish Valencia ceramic style.\nThe underside is clearly marked:\nTHE FRANKLIN MINT © 1986\nFranklin Mint's Curio Cabinet Cats Collection was introduced in 1986 and ultimately included 39 different designs across three collections, with the cats inspired by an extraordinary range of decorative traditions, periods and materials from around the world. \n\nA particularly stylish little vintage collectible — perfect for an existing Franklin Mint Curio Cabinet Cats collection or simply for someone with a weakness for Siamese cats.\n\nMaker: The Franklin Mint\nCollection: Curio Cabinet Cats\nDesign: Valencia\nSubject: Siamese cat\nDate: 1986\nMaterial: Glazed earthenware\/ceramic\nColour: Cream\/tan and smoky grey\nMark: The Franklin Mint © 1986\n\nApproximate height: 9 cm \/ 3½ inches\nPlease refer to the measurement photograph for scale.\n\n*Condition*\nIn very good vintage condition overall.\n\nNo chips, cracks or repairs have been identified.\nThe glaze and painted details remain attractive and well preserved.\n\nThere may be very minor surface marks or signs of handling\/display consistent with its approximately 40 years of age.\n\nPlease examine all photographs carefully as they 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":54824297464151,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1043\/5333\/3591\/files\/0d3bdbcb-il_fullxfull.8492940269_5wz7.jpg?v=1788124580","url":"https:\/\/fsvintagecompany.co.uk\/products\/vintage-franklin-mint-valencia-siamese-cat-curio-cabinet-cats-figurine-1986","provider":"FS Vintage Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}