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Up for sale is a rare, complete three-color variation run of vintage 1950s Norcrest "Girl with Bonnet and Book" lady head vases (Model E399).
Manufactured in Japan during the mid-century ceramics boom, it is highly uncommon to find all three matching color ways kept together as a single, coordinating collection.
This premium trio includes:
*Pastel Blue: Blonde girl with sky-blue bonnet trim and a matching blue plaid dress/bow
*.Mauve / Dusty Pink: Brunette girl with a rich mauve bow, dress trim, and a pink-lined bonnet.
*Black & White Polka Dot: Blonde girl featuring a stark black dress and a high-contrast polka-dot bow.
*****Condition Report for Collectors:
All three vases feature excellent high-gloss glazing, vibrant cold paint details, and very clean interiors. They all carry the original "E399" stamp cleanly on their bases. Because these are 70-year-old delicate ceramics, there are a few minor condition notes to ensure absolute transparency:
Pastel Blue: Features a small fleabite chip on the outer blue rim of the bonnet and minor paint scratches on her black book.
Mauve / Pink: Features a small fleabite chip on the outer pink rim of the bonnet.
Black & White Polka Dot: Features a small fleabite chip on the outer black rim of the bonnet, and a small glaze chip on the tip of her nose
.Please study the high-resolution photos carefully as they serve as the definitive description of condition. This set will be packed with professional-grade care using ample bubble wrap to ensure safe transit to its new home. Perfect for a dedicated head vase collector or a mid-century kitsch display!
