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Only the eyes and beak are painted gold on this sweet hobbyist-mold bird — a soft, minimalist take on a classic ceramic craft piece, signed and dated by its maker.
Maker: Hobbyist mold, signed "Alice D. Hinson"
Materials: Ceramic bisque
Dimensions: 3.25" tall, approx. 2.5" long (beak to tail), 1.75" wide
Origin: USA
Era: Vintage, 1976
Condition: Very good — no issues noted. Please review photos closely before purchasing, as all sales are final.
Signed underneath by the painter, "Alice D. Hinson," and dated 1976. Only the eyes and beak are gold; everything else is left unpainted for a soft, minimalist look, though it could be painted in more detail if desired.
A sweet gift for a bird lover or figurine collector, and a lovely example of the home ceramics hobby that flourished across America in the 1970s.
Hobbyist ceramic molds like this one were a popular home craft throughout the 1970s, with painters often signing and dating their finished pieces — a small, personal signature that turns a mass-produced mold into a one-of-a-kind object.
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