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Vintage 1950s Ceramic Skunk Family Chain Figurines Real Fur Tail Japan 3-Piece Set
đź“ť ITEM SPECIFICS
Brand / Maker: Unbranded Japan Import
Origin: Japan (Original foil sticker intact on base)
Production Era: 1950s (Circa 1955–1957)
Features: Complete 3-Piece Mother & 2 Babies Set, Connected Original Brass Leash Chains, Genuine Real Fur Tail on Mother, Hand-Painted Cold Paint Details, Original Paper Japan Sticker
Design Motif: Mid-Century Kitsch / Anthropomorphic Skunk Family
Material: Glazed Ceramic, Real Fur/Hair, Brass Metal Chains
Mother Dimensions: Approx. 4.5 inches tall x 2.25 inches wide
Baby #1 (Green Bag) Dimensions: 2.0 inches tall x 1.5 inches wide x 1.0 inch long
Baby #2 Dimensions: 2.0 inches tall x 1.75 inches long x 1.75 inches wide
Combined Set Weight: 5.0 oz on scale
Condition: Used (Authentic vintage condition with minor cold paint wear & historic glaze hairline—see description)
đź“„ DESCRIPTION
Vintage 1950s Ceramic Skunk Family Figurines – Mother & 2 Babies with Chain & Fur Tail (Japan)
Add an ultra-charming piece of Mid-Century kitsch to your ceramic collection with this authentic 1950s Japanese ceramic skunk family! This complete 3-piece set features a mother skunk sporting a real fur tail connected by original golden brass leash chains to her two playful babies—one holding a green purse and the other sitting sweetly.
Passed down through a single family for 69 years, this set retains its original red and foil "Japan" sticker on the mother's base. It is a wonderful vintage display piece for retro knick-knack shelves, animal figurine collectors, or Mid-Century decor displays.
🏠Manufacturing History & Background
1950s Japanese Ceramic Imports: Following WWII, Japanese ceramics manufacturers produced delightful novelty figurine sets exported to North America. Figurines featuring real fur accents and tiny brass connecting chains were extremely popular during the 1950s and remain sought-after collector items today.
đź“Ź Exact Measurements & Weights
Mother Skunk: Approx. 4.5 inches tall x 2.25 inches wide
Baby #1 (Green Bag): 2.0 inches tall x 1.5 inches wide x 1.0 inch long
Baby #2: 2.0 inches tall x 1.75 inches long x 1.75 inches wide
Total Set Weight: 5.0 oz on scale — Delicate ceramic construction. To ensure safe delivery, each figurine will be individually bubble-wrapped with floating void fill so the chains do not strain during transit, and shipped fast in a sturdy box.
✨ Condition Details
General Wear & History: Kept in a family home for nearly 70 years. Features intact brass connecting chains and intact real fur tail.
Mother Skunk: Tiny pinhead flea bite (minor paint touch wear) on her nose tip and a micro spot on her tail. Original "Japan" paper sticker intact on the bottom.
Baby #1 (Green Bag): Very clean with minor vintage glaze aging.
Baby #2: Minor cold-paint wear on her eye. Shows a tight vintage hairline/firing check mark on the underside base that has been stable for nearly 70 years (likely a factory kiln mark during production).
đź“ś SELLER POLICIES & STATEMENTS
About Old FloridaVintage
Welcome to my store! I moved down to sunny Florida 6 years ago from up north. Most of the wonderful treasures I list here were cherished pieces kept in my previous northern home. My home here in Florida is quite a bit smaller and has a completely different aesthetic, so I am lovingly sending these items off to find a wonderful new home! I also love finding items at local estate and yard sales in SW Florida to save them from landfills. I reuse and recycle packaging supplies whenever possible.
đźš› Shipping & Handling Policy
We package with extreme care using bubble wrap and sturdy boxing.
Schedule: Daily shipping. Orders placed Mon–Thu ship next day; Fri ships Sat (USPS); Weekend orders ship Mon.
Carriers: We utilize USPS, UPS, and FedEx for the fastest, most economical delivery to your zip code.
14-Day Return Policy
Hassle-free 14-day return policy. Buyer pays return shipping. Full refund issued upon return in original condition.
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Please Note Regarding Vintage Items:
This is a genuine vintage, pre-owned utilitarian item manufactured decades ago. Antique and vintage items often feature unique manufacturing traits or gentle evidence of prior use. We do our absolute best to describe the exact condition and provide extensive high-resolution photography. Please review all photos using the zoom feature to confirm the physical details meet your expectations before making a purchase. Thank you!
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