{"product_id":"mouse-planter-1960s","title":"A682 Ceramic Mouse Planter 1960s Brown Big Eyed Animal Pot Mid Century Kitsch Nursery Decor","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis A682 ceramic mouse planter is a mid-century figural flower pot with glossy brown glaze, oversized ears, big painted eyes, and a faint A682 number on the base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe warm caramel brown color, square planting compartment, and playful animal form fit naturally with 1960s to 1970s kitsch, nursery decor, retro kitchen displays, or a collection of vintage ceramic planters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe planter opening is usable for a small plant, faux greenery, pencils, paintbrushes, or other lightweight display items.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItem:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ceramic mouse planter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItem Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Figural animal planter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1960s to 1970s, conservative style estimate\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 Caramel brown, golden yellow, cream, and black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaker and Mark:\u003c\/strong\u003e No visible maker name. Faint A682 number on the base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePattern or Model:\u003c\/strong\u003e A682\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/collections\/vintage-home-decor\" title=\"Mid-century kitsch and anthropomorphic animal decor\"\u003e Mid-century kitsch and anthropomorphic animal decor\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7 inches tall. Mouse measures 4 inches wide at the front. Planter measures 4 3\/4 inches wide. Opening measures 2 inches. Interior depth is 2 3\/4 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e Integrated square planter, oversized ears, raised textured hair, painted facial details, and contrasting belly glaze\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition Grade: Good\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePositives\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGraded Good:\u003c\/strong\u003e This planter is complete, sound, and attractive with only light signs of previous handling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe ceramic feels smooth with no chips or cracks found.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe glossy glaze remains bright and evenly reflective across the mouse and planter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe painted eyes, nose, mouth, belly, inner ears, and textured hair retain strong color.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe planter stands upright, and the square compartment appears clean and usable.\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 unglazed base shows surface rubbing, dark marks, and light scratches from shelf contact.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe A682 number is faint and difficult to read.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall variations in the glaze and painted details are visible and appear consistent with the original production process.\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\u003eThe A682 number also appears on another documented example of this same large mouse planter form. It provides a useful identification point even though no maker name is present.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe oversized ears, downturned eyes, and raised hair tuft suit collectors of mid-century animal pottery, nursery pieces, and playful 1960s to 1970s decor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is the sort of cheerful old planter that works just as well holding pencils as it does holding a small plant.\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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