Early ceramic double swan vase. From turn-of the century time period. I have seen this item one time in a collectible book many years back--so I assume it was a very desirable collectible at the time and probably still is for those " in the know " of it. This was ,I'm sure a glittering , colorful and possible extravagant vase for the time. The colorful design is still seen here ...with the swans yellow bills...and the flowers on the front side in brightly painted blues , and greens , and...

I though twice about whether to list this wonderful cat or not. It IS NOT in perfect condition and so many of us throw whats not perfect away in the trash. But I wax nostalgically over this siamese kitty...