Vintage Shawnee Pottery Ceramic Animal Figurines Bundle — Hand-Painted (Set of 2)
$24.00
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
- Height: 4 inches
- Base width: 2 inches
- Base depth: 1.5 inches
- Details: White glazed body with hand-painted facial features and markings. Brown/dark painted ears, eyes, and mouth. Teal/blue painted collar detail.
- Condition note: Missing rubber stopper on base. No chips or cracks. Ears intact and well-painted.
2. Muskrat or Similar Creature with Green Pants
- Length: 3 inches
- Height: 2 inches (at highest point)
- Width: 1 inch
- 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.
- 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.
If you collect Shawnee Pottery, this hand-painted duo pairs a white dog with a teal collar and a small black creature in bright green pants. 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.
Every item is honestly described and carefully packed. These are vintage pieces, so light age-related wear comes with them. I show and describe what I see so you know what to expect.
If your order arrives damaged or materially different from the listing, contact me within 7 days of delivery and I will make it right.
Returns must be sent back within 30 days of purchase, in the same condition received. I inspect each return against the original photos and description.
Approved refunds go back to your original payment method, and credit card refunds can take 5 to 10 business days to appear.
Not eligible for a refund: requests made more than 30 days after purchase, items returned damaged, or items returned in different condition than received.
Postage due on a return is deducted from the refund.
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- Photo-verified condition, no surprises
- Packed with care. Glass and fragile pieces get extra cushioning
- Ships in 2 business days
- Free Shipping on $35+ (U.S. only)
Questions buyers ask
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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.
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Yes. Every photo is the actual piece, taken by me. When it sells, it is gone.
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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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I process order within 2 business days, wrapped and boxed so it arrives the way it left here. Don't forget, free shipping on orders $35 and up.
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