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Vintage Mid-Century Ceramic Arts Studio Turtle FigurineScarce vintage ceramic turtle figurine designed by Betty Harrington for Ceramic Arts Studio in Madison, Wisconsin. Animal figurines with elaborate accessories (top hat, monocle, cane) were produced in far smaller batches. Finding one intact with no chips to the top hat brim or cane is uncommon.Features & Details:
*Design: A anthropomorphic, dapper turtle dressed in a black top hat, monocle, black bow tie, spats, and leaning on a walking cane.
*Glaze & Color: Beautiful rich
green shell with hand-painted grid accents, soft cream body tone, and glossy black trim.
*Markings: Bottom retains the official stamped mark \"CERAMIC ARTS STUDIO MADISON WIS.\"Condition: Excellent vintage condition. The delicate hand-applied features like the monocle chain, top hat, bow tie, and slender cane handle are prone to cold-paint loss or chipping. The piece has strong, crisp glaze colors on the shell grid pattern.Please inspect all high-resolution photos carefully for exact glaze detail, paint finish, and minor hand-crafting characteristics typical of 1950s studio pottery.
