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Up for sale is a spectacular, pre-owned collection of 9 miniature porcelain and ceramic novelty shoes. This charming estate mix ranges from fine luxury French porcelain to traditional hand-painted European folk art pieces and highly collectible mid-century Japanese imports. They look wonderful displayed together on a tiered shelf, shadowbox, or windowsill!★ HIGHLIGHT PIECES IN THIS LOT:
• Authentic Limoges France Slipper: A tiny, fine white porcelain slipper featuring a hand-painted purple floral sprig, an elegant upturned toe, and gold-gilded rim/heel accents. Stamped \"LIMOGES FRANCE\" on the bottom.
• Hand-Signed Delft Windmill Clog: A larger traditional blue and white porcelain clog featuring a hand-painted Dutch windmill scene. The bottom is distinctly hand-signed \"Delft\".
• Vintage Diamond Stamp Japan Slipper: White porcelain floral slipper featuring a distinct red ink diamond maker\'s logo enclosing the number 380, stamped \"JAPAN\" underneath.LOT BREAKDOWN & MARKS (9 PIECES TOTAL):
• (1) Limoges France Miniature Slipper (As described above).
• (1) Hand-Signed Delft Windmill Clog (As described above).
• (1) Vintage Diamond Stamp 380 Japan Slipper (As described above).
• (1) Matching Salt & Pepper Shaker Pair: Mini blue & white Delft-style traditional clogs featuring shaker holes on the toes.
• (1) Matching Souvenir Pair: Traditional blue & white Delft-style clogs tied together with a dark hanging string (marked \"Holland\" on the side with a blue factory stamp underneath).
• (2) Additional Individual Single Shoes:
- (1) Vintage orange patterned ceramic clog featuring a clear red \"JAPAN\" stamp on the bottom.
- (1) White porcelain floral slipper stamped \"JAPAN\" on the flat sole.ITEM DETAILS & SPECIFICATIONS:
• Total Quantity: 9 Pieces
• Material: Fine Limoges porcelain, glazed china, delftware, and ceramic
• Themes: Fine French Porcelain, Hand-Painted Delftware, Holland Souvenirs, Novelty Shakers, Vintage Japan Ceramics Folk Art
• Sizes: Miniature scale ranging from approximately 1.5 inches to 3.5 inches in length.CONDITION:
Great vintage condition overall. The fine porcelain and glaze finishes remain beautifully shiny and bright. No cracks, chips, or structural breaks on any of the pieces. Bottom stamps and handwritten maker marks are exceptionally clear, legible, and authentic. (Note: Shaker set does not include bottom stoppers).Please review all photographs closely to evaluate the unique bottom stamps, patterns, and true vintage condition of this collector lot.From a smoke-free home. Each miniature piece will be individually bubble-wrapped and cushioned with extreme care to ensure safe delivery to your doorstep!
