{"product_id":"vintage-wadeheath-flaxman-ware-no-305-tan-rabbit-figurine-5-5","title":"Vintage Wadeheath Flaxman Ware No. 305 Tan Rabbit Figurine – 5.5\"","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eA charming \u003cstrong\u003evintage Wadeheath ceramic rabbit\u003c\/strong\u003e, model \u003cstrong\u003eNo. 305\u003c\/strong\u003e, finished in a warm tan\/caramel glaze and standing approximately \u003cstrong\u003e5.5\" \/ 14 cm tall\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThis distinctive seated rabbit has the characteristic long upright ears, rounded body, tucked paws and wonderfully expressive dark painted eyes associated with the No. 305 form. The warm mottled glaze gives the figure plenty of character while allowing the simple moulded shape to do most of the talking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe underside has the original hollow construction and is marked \u003cstrong\u003eMADE IN ENGLAND\u003c\/strong\u003e, together with the \u003cstrong\u003e305 model number\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eWade Heath \u0026amp; Co. of Burslem was known for decorative and ornamental earthenware, using trade names including \u003cstrong\u003eWadeheath Ware\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eFlaxman Ware\u003c\/strong\u003e. Wade's own history records that its Art Deco Flaxman shapes were produced during the 1930s and continued into the 1940s, while animal figures became an increasingly important part of the company's decorative output. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eModel \u003cstrong\u003e305\u003c\/strong\u003e is documented among Wade Heath's rabbit figures, including a blue Flaxman Ware example dated to \u003cstrong\u003e1939\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaker: Wade Heath \/ Wadeheath\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRange: Flaxman Ware\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel: \u003cstrong\u003eNo. 305\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: Seated rabbit figurine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight: approximately \u003cstrong\u003e5.5\" \/ 14 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColour: Tan \/ caramel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Glazed ceramic \/ earthenware\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMarked: \u003cstrong\u003eMade in England\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHollow construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBritish vintage pottery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good vintage condition with age-related surface marks and manufacturing irregularities consistent with an older ceramic figure. Please study all photographs carefully, particularly the glaze, ears, paws and base, as they form part of the condition description.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eA lovely piece of \u003cstrong\u003ecollectable British Wade pottery\u003c\/strong\u003e, and a much more substantial early rabbit than the tiny Wade Whimsies that became famous during the 1950s. Wade confirms that its Whimsies concept was developed later in that decade\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wadeheath","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55107330179415,"sku":null,"price":44.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0848\/2521\/1223\/files\/Wadeheath_No305_Tan_Rabbit_5.5in_Hero.png?v=1790093872","url":"https:\/\/katiesvintagecorner.com\/products\/vintage-wadeheath-flaxman-ware-no-305-tan-rabbit-figurine-5-5","provider":"KatiesVintageCorner","version":"1.0","type":"link"}