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This listing features a highly collectible, original antique German bisque porcelain "Naughty Turtle Lady" novelty figurine. Popularized around the turn of the century (early 1900s), these whimsical risqué bathing beauties were designed with a removable tortoise shell lid that reveals her bare bottom underneath. This is shipped with both the shell and the base. The base is distinctly incised with "MADE IN GERMANY" on the underside.
Condition Details & Character
This is an authentic vintage/antique piece that proudly shows its age and journey through time, giving it incredible individual character. Please review the photos carefully to note the following age-related wear:
• Missing Leg: One of the rear turtle legs has chipped off entirely (visible on the bottom/back edge).
• Hair Wear: There is some minor white chipping on her sculpted hair/topknot.
• Internal Firing Cracks: There are minor cracks visible strictly on the inside porcelain base, which do not break through to the exterior aesthetic.
• General Wear: Gentle age-appropriate paint fading and surface wear from decades of handling.
Despite these imperfections, this charming piece has survived over a century, retaining its structure, functional lid, and captivating historic charm. It makes an exceptional addition to any collection of German bisque, Art Deco, or novelty vanity collectibles!
