{"product_id":"goebel-persian-cat-kitten-1975","title":"Goebel 31 008 12 Persian Cat with Kitten 1975 West Germany Porcelain Figurine","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Goebel Persian cat figurine from 1975 is a West Germany porcelain figure showing a large gray cat seated beside a smaller kitten, with model number 31 008 12 marked on the base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe deeply modeled fur, blue gray coloring, and bright amber yellow eyes give the pair a wonderfully recognizable 1970s animal figurine look for a cat collection, bookshelf, or display cabinet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItem:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/collections\/vintage-home-decor\" title=\"Goebel cat and kitten figurine\"\u003eGoebel cat and kitten figurine\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItem Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Porcelain animal figurine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1975\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Porcelain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blue gray, charcoal, cream, black, and amber yellow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaker and Mark:\u003c\/strong\u003e Goebel, W Germany, 31 008 12, 1975, all visible on the base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePattern or Model:\u003c\/strong\u003e 31 008 12\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1970s West German animal figurine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 5 inches tall, 4 inches wide, and 3 inches deep. Product weight 10 ounces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e Large long haired cat with smaller kitten, sculpted fur texture, curled tail, and glossy amber yellow eyes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition Grade: Very Good\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePositives\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGraded Very Good:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shows light signs of handling while remaining sound, attractive, and well defined.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe cats retain strong molded fur detail across the faces, bodies, legs, and large curled tail.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe glossy amber yellow eyes remain bright and provide a strong contrast against the blue gray finish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Goebel mark, W Germany origin, model number, and 1975 date remain readable on the underside.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIssues \/ Wear\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight surface wear and small dark marks are visible around portions of the underside and base rim.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinor variation in the blue gray finish is visible across the textured fur.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo obvious chips or cracks are visible in the photographed areas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition Grade Key\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNear Fine:\u003c\/strong\u003e Almost perfect. Very minor signs of age only.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVery Good:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shows light use. Sound and attractive with minor flaws.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGood:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complete and intact. Noticeable wear consistent with age and use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFair:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shows significant wear. Readable or usable but clearly used.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCollector's Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGoebel is especially familiar to collectors for its figurative porcelain, and animal subjects offer a different branch of the company's twentieth century output.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis mother cat and kitten form should appeal especially to Goebel collectors, cat collectors, and anyone drawn to expressive 1970s animal figures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe combination of the sculpted Persian style coat, curled tail, smaller kitten, and very bright eyes gives this model plenty of personality from several viewing angles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShipping + Trust (Reading Vintage standards)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e∙[\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/pages\/shipping-policy\" title=\"reading Vintage shipping policy\"\u003ePhoto-verified condition\u003c\/a\u003e], no surprises\u003cbr\u003e∙Packed with our protective packaging standard\u003cbr\u003e∙Ships in 1 business day\u003cbr\u003e∙Free Shipping on $35+ (U.S. only)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eDisclaimer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll items are vintage and may show signs of age, wear, or use consistent with their history. 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