Lot 334: A Collection of Hantel ‘Victorian Miniatures’ Hand-Painted Porcelain...
A Collection of Hantel ‘Victorian Miniatures’ Hand-Painted Porcelain Cat Figurines, Made in Scotland, with Original Box.
A charming collection of hand-painted porcelain cat figurines produced by Hantel under their ‘Victorian Miniatures’ line, presented with the original branded box marked “Made in Scotland.” The group comprises a larger reclining cat, a standing cat, and a series of smaller kittens, each modelled in varied poses.
The figures are decorated in a tri-colour palette of black, orange, and white, with finely painted facial features and expressive green eyes. Each cat wears a gilt collar, some fitted with small hinged oval lockets or tags bearing the Hantel mark, adding a distinctive and playful detail to the set.
The composition displays a variety of postures—from seated and reclining to standing—creating a lively and decorative grouping. The surfaces are smooth and glazed, with careful attention given to the painted markings and tonal variation across each figure.
Accompanied by the original green Hantel box with printed branding and illustration, completing the presentation of this collectible miniature set.
H: Approximately 1.5 – 3.5cm
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