Ornaments, Children Playing Flute "Duet," Celluloid, Hong Kong, Vintage 1970s

A sweet celluloid duet — a boy and girl seated together, each playing a flute, in the style of the well-known "Duet" figurine design.

• Materials: Plastic celluloid
• Dimensions: Approx. 2.75" tall, 2" wide
• Origin: Hong Kong
• Era: Vintage, early 1970s
• Condition: Excellent vintage condition — all details intact. Please review photos closely before purchasing, as all sales are final.

Reinterpreted here in hard celluloid plastic and marked Hong Kong, this scene captures the same gentle, old-world charm as the original wood-carved giftware it echoes. It can hang from its gold cord or stand on its own.

A charming addition to a vintage tree or holiday vignette, and a fun find for a collector of mid-century figural ornaments.

The "Duet" design traces back to a well-known wood-carved figurine popularized in mid-century giftware, later reproduced in more affordable materials like celluloid and plastic for wider export. Hong Kong manufacturers turned out countless variations on beloved figurine designs during the 1960s and '70s, making pieces like this an accessible way to own a piece of that broader design tradition.

Browse our shop for more mid-century figural ornaments to round out a vintage collection.