{"product_id":"green-ceramic-frog-sponge-holder","title":"Green Ceramic Frog Sponge Holder Retro Kitchen Scrubby Holder","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis green ceramic frog sponge holder is an unmarked wide mouth scrubby holder with bulging black eyes, yellow spotted accents, and a glossy glazed finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ceramic has no chips or cracks and the glaze remains glossy, while the painted eyes show a few scratches and the dark glazed interior has visible surface scratches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wide open mouth was made to hold a dish sponge, scouring pad, or small bar of soap, giving it a natural place beside a kitchen or bathroom sink with a retro or playful frog theme.\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-kitchenware\" title=\"Green ceramic frog sponge holder\"\u003eGreen ceramic frog sponge holder\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItem Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Frog sponge and scrubby holder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1970s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Glazed ceramic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Green, yellow, cream, black, and brown\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaker and Mark:\u003c\/strong\u003e No visible maker's mark\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePattern or Model:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not confirmed \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Retro kitchen frog decor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 5 inches tall. Base measures 5 inches by 3 3\/4 inches. Product weight 11 ounces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wide open mouth, raised bulging eyes, spotted glaze decoration, and felt pads on the base\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\u003cp\u003eThe ceramic body is intact with no chips or cracks, and the glossy glaze remains strong across the frog.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe green glaze has mottled shading with raised yellow spots across the head, body, and feet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe wide mouth remains open and usable for holding a kitchen sponge, scrubber, soap, or other small sink side item.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe sculpted eyes, feet, and rounded body remain clearly defined, giving the frog its expressive face and recognizable form.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIssues \/ Wear\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe painted black and white eye areas show several small scratches and spots of paint loss.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe dark glazed interior shows visible surface scratches from previous use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe underside shows light surface wear and discoloration around the unglazed foot area.\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 Close to new. Any flaw is small and named above.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVery Good:\u003c\/strong\u003e Light use. Every flaw is named above, and none of them get in the way of reading or display.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGood:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complete and usable, with clear signs of use. Every flaw is named above.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFair:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heavy wear or damage, named above. A reading or working copy, not a display piece.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCollector's Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWide mouth ceramic frog sponge holders were commonly made from decorative slip molds during the retro kitchen era. Their open mouths gave a practical sink side object a much more playful shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is still useful beside the sink, but the oversized expression also gives it enough personality to sit on a shelf with a frog or retro kitchen collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping + Trust (Reading Vintage standards)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/pages\/shipping-policy\"\u003ePhoto-verified condition\u003c\/a\u003e, no surprises\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePacked with care. Glass and fragile pieces get extra cushioning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShips in 2 business days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree Shipping on $35+ (U.S. only)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDisclaimer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll items are vintage and may show signs of age, wear, or use consistent with their history. 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