I have sold a little one of these wee Goebel comical cats back in 2022 - I have now been lucky to find another identical one - so have decided to list this again - just as was.
This is one of a set of little vintage Goebel china figurines featuring cute little black cats - each dressed as humans.
They all date from the early 196os and were designed by Albert Staehle (1899-1974) - one of America's greatest animal illustrators of the mid-20th century.
These wee black cat models are rare survivors and given their fragility great to find them without issues after 60 years.
They are all in PURRR-fect condition. I must admit that I am more of a doggie person - but these uber-cute models would certainly melt your heart.
This one takes the form of a little black cat dressed as a gentleman. He wears sky-blue slacks, a yellow jacket and a blue bow tie. He is a bit of a dandy - and is obviously going out to meet his beau. The carries a wee blue umbrella or parasol and carries a little pink daisy-type flower in his other hand.
This little china Goebel figurine has no damage or restoration. He is fully marked to the base - and has the model number. KT 249.
Mr Dandy Cat is 4 1/2 inches in height and has a base diameter of about 2 inches. Unpacked he is 75 grams in weight.
UK postage would be with Royal Mail Recorded. This will be applied at the checkout. We shall of course pack very, very carefully as he is very delicate.