Sleeping Tuxedo Cat Figurine Real Rabbitskin Black White Kitten

This sleeping tuxedo cat figurine is a black and white rabbitskin display figure made in China, likely from the 1980s to early 2000s.

The fur is soft, with small exposed areas at both ear tips, flyaway strands and a rubbed gold underside label.

Realistic fur covered animal figures were sold as souvenir and giftware ornaments during this period, and this kitten's closed eyes and curled tail give it a resting pose for a small display.

Details

• Item: One sleeping tuxedo cat display figurine
• Item Type: Realistic fur covered cat ornament
• Era: Likely 1980s to early 2000s
• Materials: Genuine dyed rabbitskin fur over a rigid lightweight form, with a molded plastic nose. Inner form material: Not confirmed from photos.
• Color: Black body and tail, cream white face and inner ears, pink nose
• Maker and Mark: Maker: Not confirmed from photos. Gold oval material and origin label reads MADE OF RABBITSKIN / MADE IN CHINA.
• Pattern or Model: Sleeping tuxedo kitten form; model name: Not confirmed from photos.
• Style: Realistic animal giftware
• Dimensions: 5 inches by 5 inches, about 1.5 inches tall
• Special Features: Closed sleeping eyes, cream white facial detailing and a black tail curled forward around the body

Condition Grade: Good

Positives

• Graded Good: Soft fur and recognizable sleeping facial details remain, with localized ear tip wear and surface marks.
• The cream white face stands out against the black body, with closed eyes and a small pink molded nose.
• The underside retains its pale gray white hide covering, visible stitched seam and gold oval label.

Issues / Wear

• Small tan exposed areas are visible at the tips of both ears.
• There are flyaway fur strands and small light colored fibers or debris caught in the black fur.
• A small dark surface mark is visible on the pink nose.
• The gold oval label is scuffed and rubbed through its center.

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If you collect realistic cat figurines, the closed eyes and forward curled tail give this small tuxedo kitten a restful place in your display. If it's the one you've been looking for, it's ready to come home.