IN ALL MY AUCTIONS I'M ALWAYS OPEN TO GENUINE OFFERS, IF YOU LIKE WHAT YOU SEE AND INTERESTED IN BUYING DON'T BE AFRAID TO PLACE A OFFER OR YOUR EARLY BID TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENTS. I WILL CONSIDER ALL GENUINE OFFERS.

                    

                     DESCRIPTION:

For your consideration is this very charming and totally authentic late 1920's early 1930'S Art Deco porcelain Flower frog or hat pin holder depicting a colourful kingfisher bird perched on a rock.

This beautiful bird figure is an absolute delight and quite captivating, hand painted in intricately vibrant detail.

This kingfisher figurine is set on a simple yet elegant black base with similarities of a rock providing a stark contrast to the vivid colors of the kingfisher.

It features a distinctive three crossed line mark on its base, denoting its creation to the Art Nouveau period of the late 19th century (1884 to 1902) at the Sitzendorf porcelain factory.

I strongly believe it to be originally from Germany, don't have makers marks but most likely to be a piece from Sitzendorf porcelain company that didn't pass their standards and sold as what we call seconds as it has a small manufacturer defect to one of the halls of the base.

Condition is very good with

Small paint scratch on the birds chest, the manufacture defect mentioned above and slightly colour fading over the years.

REFER TO THE PICTURES AS THEY ARE PART OF THE ITEM DESCRIPTION AND CONDITION.

                  POSTAGE & PACKING:

I always ship the fastest method possible, which is usually first class. Larger items or high value items will go by courier.

OVERSEAS is via Air Mail. Where possible, I ship the day of receiving payment or next working day.

(EMAIL BEFORE BIDDING FOR A SHIPPING QUOTE ALSO NOTE THAT INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMS DECLARATION WILL BE ISSUED THEREFORE WILL BE BUYERS RESPONSIBILITY TO CHECK WITH YOUR COUNTRY RULES OFF IMPORTING GOODS).

If you need an item within a specific timeframe, drop me a line to make sure I can do that prior to ordering. If an item you ordered is taking longer than youthought it would to reach you, always feel comfortable to send me a message to make sure the item is on it's way. Items are shipped in cardboard boxes filled with recycled packaging materials, your item being encased in bubble wrap, all sealed using "FRAGILE" marked tape. In the extremely unlikely event that there is any kind of problem, do let me know so I can rectify it. I don't want anyone feeling disappointed with their purchases - I been trading online since 2019 and like to treat customers as I would like to be treated: with respect, honesty and decency.

         HOW "MAKE OFFER" WORKS:

If you want to make an offer on any of my items, please do. I will be sent an email of your offer and I usually get back very quickly. If I accept your offer, or if you accept my counter-offer, eBay will send you an invoice which you can pay straight away - no need to wait for me to do it. As soon as an item is paid for, I get it packaged up ready to ship same/next working day.

               ABOUT MY DESCRIPTIONS:

I never want anyone to be disappointed with their purchase, so I go out of my way to describe the items I sell accurately and fairly. As certain things are subjective, I tend to prefer a "say what we see" approach to the description and, if I'm unsure of anything, I will make that clear. I always try to point out faults but, not being experts on everything, I may miss something - this is why I take a lot of photos so that you, the buyer, can make an informed decision about your intended purchase. If you spot an error on my listings, please do let me know, Information helps me get better and I never take offence by someone more knowledgeable getting in touch. If I state an item to be from an era (ie "Victorian"), this will be a researched decision and I will be certain that I'm correct. If I'm entirely certain then I would use quantifiers such as "Victorian-like". If I state a specific year (ie "1851"), that will be a certain decision. If I state a timespan (ie "1850-1860") that would be a researched estimate. Likewise with materials used (ie "Silver Plate" if stamped vs "Like Silver Plate or White Metal" if not stamped).