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This vintage 1980s Otagiri "Whiskers" figural ceramic cat tea set infuses the home with delightful storybook nostalgia and dapper Victorian …
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This vintage 1980s Otagiri "Whiskers" figural ceramic cat tea set infuses the home with delightful storybook nostalgia and dapper Victorian charm. Masterfully manufactured in Japan, this complete four-piece family collection features an anthropomorphic clan of dapper tortoiseshell and tabby cats impeccably outfitted in tailored pinafores, bowties, and waistcoats. Evoking the pastoral, riverbank world of Kenneth Grahame’s The Wind in the Willows and the timeless illustrations of Beatrix Potter, this whimsical set is a premier acquisition for dedicated cat collectors, kitschy vintage enthusiasts, and those curating a high-end Grandmillennial tea vignette.
Styling:
Meticulously cataloged across all four matching elements, the teapot measures 8x4.5x7.25 inches, the napkin holder measures 3.25x3.5x5.5 inches, the lidded sugar bowl measures 3x3x4.5 inches, and the creamer measures 3x2.5x4.5 inches. This functional gathering offers an instantly cohesive styling solution for open-shelf kitchen concepts, traditional English cottage breakfast nooks, or a whimsical sunroom hutch. Display the family proudly atop an embroidered linen runner alongside vintage brass teaspoons, or let them nestle in a library bookcase among leather-bound classic literature where their dapper silhouettes can surprise and delight guests.
Craftsmanship:
Produced during the golden era of high-end Japanese novelty kitchenware exports, this set showcases Otagiri's signature hand-painted underglaze finishes and highly detailed embossed textures. The character design transforms utilitarian tableware into narrative sculpture: the stately mother cat forms the prominent teapot in a blue pinafore and pink bow; the dapper father cat serves as the pouring creamer in a dapper mauve jacket; a cozy nesting cat forms the lidded sugar bowl; and a standing kitten holding a miniature blue-and-white pitcher acts as a functional napkin holder or letter rack. Each element is fully stamped on the base with the authentic underglaze Otagiri script registry mark, verifying its 1980s provenance and collectible pedigree.
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- Dimensions
- 4.5ʺW × 7.25ʺD × 8ʺH
- Brand
- Otagiri Company
- Period
- 1980s
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Ceramic
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Cornflower Blue
- Condition Notes
- This vintage ceramic collection is in beautiful, well-preserved structural condition and presents magnificently as a unified family display. True to … moreThis vintage ceramic collection is in beautiful, well-preserved structural condition and presents magnificently as a unified family display. True to the delicate nature of cold-cast 1980s earthenware that saw light domestic enjoyment, careful inspection reveals a micro pinprick-sized flea bite on the teapot’s upper left ear tip and a small, shallow flea bite on the napkin holder's ear. Crucially, the vital pouring spout, interior throat, and handle of the teapot remain completely pristine and free of chips, fractures, or restoration, ensuring its visual integrity remains entirely uncompromised. less
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