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Lefton Japan Cat Figurine H1514 – Mid-Century Ceramic Kitty, 9x4 – Sweet Cat-Lover Gift & Collectible

This charming Lefton Japan cat figurine (pattern H1514) brings classic mid-century personality to any shelf. Hand-painted under a glossy, clear glaze, the sculpt has that gentle, slightly whimsical Lefton look—perfect for cat lovers and vintage fans alike.

Why it’s special
∙Authentic mid-century Lefton with the Lefton Japan foil sticker on the base and H1514 style number.
∙Warm hand-painted details with a high-gloss finish that displays beautifully.
∙A versatile accent: tuck it into a curio, decorate a mantle, or top a stack of books.

Details
∙Maker: Lefton (Japan)
∙Style/Pattern: H1514
∙ Glazed ceramic
∙Size: approx. 9 in. long × 4 in. tall
∙Color palette: soft browns, creams, and black accents under clear gloss
∙Markings: Lefton Japan sticker; H1514 notation

Approximate production date: Circa late 1950s–early 1960s. The “Lefton Japan” foil label and H-series numbering point to Lefton’s mid-century import era before production shifted from Japan in the 1970s.

Condition
Lovely vintage condition with light, age-appropriate wear from display. Minor base rub and typical mid-century ceramic nuances present. Please review photos—they’re part of the description.

A thoughtful cat-lover gift and a pretty addition to any Lefton or Japanese-ceramics collection.

If you collect Lefton, this H1514 cat figurine still has its Lefton Japan foil sticker on the base. If it's the one you've been looking for, it's ready to come home.

  • Near Fine: Close to new. Any flaw is small and named above.
  • Very Good: Light use. Every flaw is named above, and none of them get in the way of reading or display.
  • Good: Complete and usable, with clear signs of use. Every flaw is named above.
  • Fair: Heavy wear or damage, named above. A reading or working copy, not a display piece.

Returns

You have 30 days from the delivery of the last item in your order to request a return. Items must come back in the condition they were sent, so please keep the original packaging and take photos before you open a package if it arrives damaged.

To start a return, email us at the address on your order confirmation. You are responsible for return shipping, and we recommend a tracked service, since we can only refund items that arrive back to us.

Refunds are issued to the original payment method within 5 business days of the item arriving back in the condition it was sent. Original shipping charges are not refunded.

Anything marked Final Sale cannot be returned.

Cancellations

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Questions buyers ask

Every listing spells it out and shows it in photos. Chips, hairlines, crazing, worn plating, old repairs. If I did not mention it, it is not there.

Yes. Every photo is the actual piece, taken by me. When it sells, it is gone.

I note maker, mark, era, and measurements when I can confirm them, and say so plainly when I cannot. Unmarked pieces get dated by what the piece itself shows.

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