A pair of vintage Shawnee Pottery miniature ceramic animal figurines from the classic 1930s–1940s era. These hand-painted clay pieces represent Shawnee's charming miniature animal series—small collectibles designed for shelf display, dollhouse use, or simple joy.
Each piece shows the distinctive hand-painted details characteristic of Shawnee's production methods during this period.
The Bundle Includes
1. White Dog Figurine
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Height: 4 inches
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Base width: 2 inches
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Base depth: 1.5 inches
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Details: White glazed body with hand-painted facial features and markings. Brown/dark painted ears, eyes, and mouth. Teal/blue painted collar detail.
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Condition note: Missing rubber stopper on base. No chips or cracks. Ears intact and well-painted.
2. Muskrat or Similar Creature with Green Pants
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Length: 3 inches
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Height: 2 inches (at highest point)
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Width: 1 inch
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Details: Black glazed body with cream/tan hand-painted face and underside. Distinctive bright green glazed "pants" or belly panel. Gold-tone accents on details. Expressive hand-painted facial features.
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Condition: Excellent. No chips or cracks. Hand-painted details crisp and clear. Original glaze intact.
About Shawnee Pottery
Shawnee Pottery Company, based in Zanesville, Ohio, was a prolific American pottery manufacturer known for affordable, decorative ceramic tableware, planters, and figurines. During the 1930s and 1940s, Shawnee produced miniature animal figurines that became beloved collectibles. Each piece was individually hand-painted, giving them character and charm that mass-produced alternatives lacked.
Shawnee pieces are valued by collectors for their:
- Hand-painted artisan quality
- Whimsical animal designs and expressions
- Clay body and glazing techniques of the era
- Affordable authenticity and American manufacturing heritage
- Nostalgic appeal and vintage shelf presence
Condition: Good to Excellent
White Dog
- Missing rubber stopper on underside of base (original stoppers often deteriorate or are lost)
- No chips, cracks, or glaze loss
- Ears intact and well-defined
- Hand-painted features clear and crisp
- Ready for display or collection
Green-Pants Creature
- Excellent condition throughout
- No chips, cracks, or damage
- Original hand-painted details vibrant and clear
- Glaze intact and glossy
- Ready for display or collection
Display and Collecting
These figurines work beautifully as:
- Tabletop or shelf display pieces
- Additions to vintage pottery collections
- Part of a miniature animal figurine collection
- Dollhouse or diorama accessories
- Nostalgic Americana décor
- Gift items for pottery enthusiasts or collectors
Sold as pictured. See all photos for close detail on hand-painted features, glaze, and condition.
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Disclaimer
All items are vintage and may show signs of age, wear, or use consistent with their history. Photos show the exact condition of each piece—please review them carefully, as they are part of the description.
While I do my best to capture colors accurately, your monitor or device screen may display colors slightly differently from the actual item.
Please Note:
These pieces come from estate collections and have been surface cleaned. You may wish to perform additional cleaning depending on your preference.
