{"product_id":"vintage-aynsley-cottage-garden-dolphin-figurine-fine-bone-china-ornament-made-england","title":"Vintage Aynsley Cottage Garden Dolphin Figurine, Fine Bone China Ornament Made England","description":"Beautiful vintage Aynsley Cottage Garden Mini Dolphin Ornament, made in England from fine bone china.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe original product identification sticker on the underside identifies this exact piece as:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nAnimal Dolphin – Mini Dolphin Ornament\u003cbr\u003e\nProduct code: COTB20062\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe ornament depicts a graceful adult dolphin arching above a smaller dolphin on a stylised wave base. The larger dolphin is decorated with colourful Cottage Garden flowers and a blue butterfly, with delicate gold detailing to the eye and nose.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThis is part of Aynsley’s decorative animal giftware range and is a lovely crossover piece for collectors of Aynsley china, dolphins, marine-life ornaments and vintage English ceramics. Identical Cottage Garden dolphin ornaments are documented in the current resale market, while the same dolphin mould was also produced in Aynsley’s Wild Tudor design.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe underside carries the genuine Aynsley factory backstamp:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nAynsley\u003cbr\u003e\nFine Bone China\u003cbr\u003e\nMade in England\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Cottage Garden collection was produced from approximately 1970 to 2001, although this individual ornament is not marked with a specific year of manufacture.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nA charming decorative piece for a china cabinet, shelf, dressing table, bathroom or coastal-themed room. It would also make a thoughtful gift for a dolphin or marine-life collector.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nItem Details\u003cbr\u003e\nMaker: Aynsley\u003cbr\u003e\nPattern: Cottage Garden\u003cbr\u003e\nExact product name: Mini Dolphin Ornament\u003cbr\u003e\nOriginal sticker wording: Animal Dolphin – Mini Dolphin Ornament\u003cbr\u003e\nProduct code: COTB20062\u003cbr\u003e\nItem type: Decorative dolphin animal figurine\u003cbr\u003e\nSubject: Adult dolphin with smaller dolphin on wave base\u003cbr\u003e\nMaterial: Fine bone china\u003cbr\u003e\nCountry of manufacture: England\u003cbr\u003e\nProduction period: Circa 1970–2001\u003cbr\u003e\nExact date: This individual piece is not dated\u003cbr\u003e\nDecoration: Multicoloured cottage flowers and blue butterfly\u003cbr\u003e\nDetails: Gold accents to the dolphin’s eye and nose\u003cbr\u003e\nApproximate height: 3¾–4 inches\u003cbr\u003e\nApproximate width: 4 inches\u003cbr\u003e\nApproximate depth: 2 inches\u003cbr\u003e\nAdditional feature: Original product identification sticker remains attached\u003cbr\u003e\nUses: Cabinet display, coastal decor, marine-life collection or decorative giftware\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nPlease note that all measurements are approximate. They have been based on matching examples of the same Aynsley dolphin mould and checked against the proportions shown in your photographs.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nCondition\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nGood vintage pre-owned condition overall.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nNo obvious chips, cracks or major damage can be seen in the photographs. There are light age-related marks and discolouration around the underside base, together with minor signs of previous display and handling.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe original product identification sticker remains attached but has visible age-related wear, creasing and some surface loss.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nPlease examine all photographs carefully, as they form an important part of the description and condition report.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nMore Aynsley China\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nI have more Aynsley Cottage Garden and vintage fine china available in my shop. Please browse my other pieces here:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nhttps:\/\/www.etsy.com\/shop\/VintageByThomas?ref=seller-platform-mcnav\u0026amp;section_id=18989900\u0026amp;page=4#items\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nShipping\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThis item will be shipped with a tracking number.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe item will be securely packed and shipped within the estimated delivery date. I can ship internationally; however, you will need to select this before purchase as this will affect the shipping fee.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nI operate a standard shipping fee; however, you can select a different delivery option if you would like to pay more.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nYour item will be securely packed using sturdy boxes, paper and bubble wrap. I like to recycle as much as possible, so please don’t be alarmed if your box has another brand name on it.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nOrder Processing\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe order will first go into the processing stage. This stage involves finding the order and packaging the product ready for shipment.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nOnce the order is ready for shipping, it will be sent and you will be alerted that the order has been shipped.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nA tracking number is provided with each order so you can track your parcel’s progress. 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