Animal Décor: Atomic Cat

Animal Décor: Atomic Cat

R 550.00
R 550.00
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Animal Décor: Atomic Cat
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Animal Décor: Atomic Cat

Animal Décor: Atomic Cat

Vintage mid-century modern atomic long-neck Siamese cat figurine — 36cm tall, 1960s.

A striking example of MCM "Atomic" design, popular throughout the 1950s and 1960s. Designers of the era favoured Space Age silhouettes — moving away from realistic animal forms toward elongated, elegant, and stylized shapes. This impressive 36cm tall long-neck Siamese features a drip glaze finish blending caramel and chocolate tones, a hallmark of the period designed to complement warm teak and walnut retro interiors.
More Details
  • MCM atomic long-neck Siamese cat figurine, 36cm tall.
  • Space Age elongated silhouette — a hallmark of 1950s–1960s MCM design.
  • Drip glaze finish blending caramel and chocolate tones — typical of the period.
  • Structurally excellent — no chips or cracks to the ceramic body.
  • Extensive underglaze crazing — a natural aging patina prized by MCM collectors.
Did you Know?

Long-neck atomic cat figurines were produced by numerous potteries during the MCM era, including makers like McMaster Craft and Denmead Pottery. The extensive crazing — a fine network of hairline cracks beneath the glossy surface — is a primary indicator of 60+ year age, often referred to by collectors as a "vintage map" of the piece's history. Far from a flaw, crazing is considered an authentic patina that confirms genuine vintage age and is highly desired by serious MCM collectors.
Origin & Era

Unconfirmed, 1960's.
Dimensions

Approximate Dimensions: Height 36cm, Length 15cm, Width 8cm.
Vintage Condition

This piece is structurally excellent with no chips or cracks to the ceramic body.

Please note that it features extensive underglaze crazing (a fine network of hairline cracks beneath the glossy surface).

This is a natural result of the aging process in vintage ceramics and provides a wonderful, authentic patina highly desired by many MCM collectors.
Price
R 550.00
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