Creamer/ Cream Pitcher, Baum Bros Formalities, Cat / Kitten, Blue Onion, 1996

• Pattern: Blue Onion /Blue Danube Cat
• Made in: China
• Not Vintage: 1996
• Details: Adorable kitten cream pitcher / creamer from Baum Brothers, not quite vintage but it is 25 years old! This is their version of the much loved "Blue Onion" and "Blue Danube patterns, originally made by Meissen Porcelain in Germany and copied by many other porcelain makers. The kitten has blue and white floral designs all around, solid blue ears and blue tail. It is stamped on the bottom: "formalities by Baum Bros tm, Made in China". We have two in stock, one still retains its original sticker, we cannot guarantee which will be shipped, but please let us know if the sticker is important to you and we'll do our best to ship that one. We also carry the Bunny shaped pitcher/creamer from this collection. Great for serving syrup and sauces, beautiful as decor. Makes an excellent hostess gift!
• Materials: Porcelain
• Dimensions: 4.75 inches Tall (to the tip of the ears), approx. 5.5 inches Long (from tail to nose) and approx. 2.0 inches Wide
• Condition: Used. Excellent Condition. There are no chips, scratches or crazing on this piece. Please review all pictures before purchasing and make sure you love this item, we cannot accept returns. Please remember these are USED items, they are NOT new, every effort has been made to show any scratches, wear and imperfections.

Baum Brothers Imports Inc. (Baum Bros.) is part of a the multi-generational company named "Baum-Essex", located in New York. Started in 1946 by Edmund Baum as a Japan textiles importer. In 1968 the business is tuned over to Charles and Myron, sons of Edmund. Almar Manufacturing is purchased by the two brothers and the company name is changed to "Essex Manufacturing" in remembrance of their father's sewing plant on Essex St, NY. In 1979 the brothers begin importing goods from China. In 1984 the company is incorporated and renamed again as "Baum-Essex Manufacturing". Move forward to 1998 when the sons of Charles and Myron, Peter and Bill, take over the business. Today they import all types of wares from places like China, Japan, Indonesia, Vietnam, the Philippines and others. They have offices in California and Hong Kong. You are probably familiar with some of their brands: Steve Madden, Jones New York, Nautica, Emeril Lagasse to name a few.