{"product_id":"wade-england-figurine-polar-bear","title":"Wade England Figurine, Polar Bear","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWade has been producing ceramics in Stoke-on-Trent, the heart of the British pottery industry, since the 19th century. The brand became particularly well known among collectors from the 1950s onwards for its charming ‘Whimsies’ series of small animal figurines.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis little polar bear captures the simple, playful character often found in British ceramic animal figures. Its rounded, weighty form gives it a pleasing presence despite its small scale, making it an especially charming piece for a collection of vintage ceramics.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe reverse is marked \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWADE ENGLAND\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, retaining the original maker’s mark.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts compact size makes it easy to place on a bookshelf, mantelpiece or shelf, where it adds a quiet touch of character without overwhelming the space.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e・・・\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e𓉞 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eT.C.C Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVintage ceramic pieces naturally carry the marks of their age, from subtle surface wear to gentle variations in colour and finish. We have left these signs of time intact rather than over-restoring the piece, allowing its original character to remain.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease note that there is a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003every small chip to the front underside of the figurine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. It is minor, but please refer to the photographs carefully for the exact condition before purchasing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo preserve the piece, we recommend avoiding prolonged contact with water or strong cleaning products. Dust can be gently removed with a soft, dry cloth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeasurement\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eH 2.8cm x W 5cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEngland\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCeramic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e・・・\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWe hope this piece will find a new home where its history can be appreciated and its story carried forward.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"T.C.C","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59949155844480,"sku":null,"price":10.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1009\/5804\/4544\/files\/MJXX2398copy.jpg?v=1790096908","url":"https:\/\/thecuriocabinet.co.uk\/products\/wade-england-figurine-polar-bear","provider":"T.C.C","version":"1.0","type":"link"}