Rare Wade Whimsie - Goose - 1992-93, Birdlife

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Seller: amroth_cut ✉️ (1,139) 100%, Location: Tamworth, GB, Ships to: GB & many other countries, Item: 314283502106 Rare Wade Whimsie - Goose - 1992-93, Birdlife. Rare Wade Whimsie - Goose - 1992-93, Birdlife A vintage and highly collectable ornamental figurine from the world-famous Wade pottery works based in Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent, UK.  From a smoke and pet-free home. Part of the 1992-93 Birdlife series, this is the Goose in honey colour. It is in perfect condition. Each figurine has been gently cleaned before being photographed in a solution of water and eco-friendly mild detergent using a soft microfibre cloth to avoid any damage to the item during cleaning.  Once photographed, I have wrapped each individual figure in tissue and bagged it so it is kept safe until your purchase - after which it will be securely and safely packed and dispatched so that it arrives with you in exactly the condition you can see in the photos. Wade began producing their ranges of Whimsies in 1953 with 10 retail sets.  After 1959 they began to give them away as 'one free' promotional items in America and England, in Red Rose Tea and Tom Smith crackers, starting a collecting craze which has continued to this day - although they nowadays mainly supply to America and Canada. Wade have and still produce Whimsie sets for retail, and special limited edition figurines available only to members of their Collector's Club, some of which I feature in my other items.  They have also produced commemorative Disney and other branded sets of figures to be collected by the enthusiast.  Their detail and colour choices are second to none in the early figures, and there are multiple colour variations to each item as each one is individually hand painted in the factory before the glazing process. This makes collecting sets an interesting undertaking as they can be populated with your own favourite colour variations. Any Wade Whimsy can be seen to have parallel ridges on the base, this is a 'tell' that it is a genuine Wade item.  This is true for all their Whimsies, except the first retail set which had a smooth base and was more detailed and lifelike than the later items.------------------------ If you like this, check out my other items - I have many products listed here on eBay - Wade collectables, marine spares, some clearance and end of line bargains, along with 'found' older items and other collectables I've chanced upon which I have lovingly restored to their former glory or left in original condition depending on what the item requires. I am very happy to help with any questions, and combine postage on multiple items, please ask!

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So, to the serious bit - I take great care to take honest and descriptive photographs, within the limits of digital photography. Please study the photos and descriptions in the listing carefully as they form part of the legal description of the item.

This will be dispatched using Royal Mail 2nd Class and packed well to suitably protect this delicate item. If an item is ordered before 2pm on a weekday I will get it in the post on the same day - weekend purchases will be posted on a Monday. I always obtain proof of postage from my Post Office which can be provided on request. I will ensure the item is packed well so you receive it in the condition you see it in here. All items are sent at the buyer's risk, however alternative postage arrangements such as 'signed for' or other tracked services can be arranged if you contact me BEFORE purchasing as this may incur an extra cost.  For International purchases I use eBay's Global Shipping feature.

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  • Condition: Used
  • Condition: This vintage Whimsie is in perfect condition. Please see photos.
  • Number of Items: 1
  • Production Technique: Pottery
  • Subject: Bird
  • Vintage: Yes
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
  • Origin: Staffordshire
  • Material: Porcelain
  • Year Manufactured: 1994
  • Product Line: Whimsies
  • Shape: Animal
  • Finish: Glossy
  • Production Style: Art Pottery
  • Brand: Wade
  • Style: Mid-Century Modern
  • Antique: Yes
  • Original/Licensed Reproduction: Original
  • Theme: Animals
  • Type: Ornament

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