Vintage Japan Ceramic Pair of Cats Planter Lefton Kitschy Cute 1950s For Sale

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This adorable kitschy cute Japan ceramic planter has a pair of cats molded on the front. The sweet cats are hand painted. The cat on the left is white with gray detail. The one on the right is a calico. They are sitting in a bowl that has a floral "sprig" on the front. This planter was initially 2 pieces that were joined in the center. The planter piece is totally white. On the bottom is a foil label that reads "Lefton's - Reg. U.S. Pat. Off. - Exclusives - Japan". This sweet piece is 5" tall x 4-3/4" wide x 3-1/4" deep. It is from the 1950s.
This planter was used. There is a flake on the tip of the ear on the white cat that can be seen magnified in picture #10. There is also a flake on the bottom of the tail that hangs out on the right side. This can be seen magnified in picture #13. On the front it looks like there could be a crack on the "bowl". It is just marks from when it was hand painted. There are no cracks. Please see the pictures. They help with the description. My price reflects the condition.I love to consider reasonable offers. Please email offers and questions. I accept returns for any reason. Please contact me before you open a claim with . The initial free shipping cost will be deducted from your refund amount.Buyer pays return shipping costs unless I miss a major condition issue. I love to combine shipping costs if you buy more than one item. I reuse packing materials when possible to help with recycling. Thanks for shopping in my store!!

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