{"product_id":"vintage-karl-ens-porcelain-grey-heron-figure-24-7cm-circa-1950s-to-1960s-3382","title":"Vintage Karl Ens Porcelain Grey Heron Figure - 24.7cm - Circa 1950s to 1960s - 3382","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSummary\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA vintage Karl Ens porcelain grey heron with a long curved neck, finely modelled feathers and naturalistic colouring beneath a high gloss glaze.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe heron stands on a stylised naturalistic base, its long neck curved downwards and its pale yellow beak pointing towards the breast. Modelled feather detail runs across the wings, breast and back, picked out in soft grey, white, green and blue tones. The legs are delicately painted, and a high gloss glaze covers the figure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMade by Karl Ens at Volkstedt in Germany, the figure carries the printed blue Ens windmill factory mark to the underside. This form of mark is associated with the post war period, and the figure is dated to circa the 1950s to 1960s.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFine vintage condition. No chips, cracks or restoration noted.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximate Measurements\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight: 24.7cm [9.72in]\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eItem weight: 376g [13.26oz]\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003cp\u003eStock Code: 3382 OC26-2\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTracked and insured shipping is provided free of charge to most UK addresses, there may be charges for remote or offshore locations. Your item(s) will usually be shipped within 48hrs of order (weekdays), you will receive an email with confirmation of shipping and tracking code when your item is despatched. Delivery is usually 1-3 business days from despatch, if you need an item more urgently please get in touch to see if we can assist.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor international buyers\u003c\/strong\u003e once you have added the item to your cart and specified your delivery address the system will calculate the shipping price for you. Shipping prices are automatically calculated for the most common destinations and items, if the system does not give you a shipping price for your particular item and location simply \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bluecherryantiques.co.uk\/pages\/contact-us\"\u003eget in touch\u003c\/a\u003e and we will update the system for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlease note if you are purchasing an item for delivery outside the UK you may have to pay taxes and duties upon import. Blue Cherry Antiques does not collect tax or duty on any sale, and the payment of such taxes should they arise is the responsibility of the purchaser.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShipping for international orders will be by a tracked (where possible) and insured service via airmail or parcel carrier depending on location and item purchased.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blue Cherry Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56476212625793,"sku":"3382","price":94.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0232\/7337\/files\/3382HeronFigure_1of10.jpg?v=1793801169","url":"https:\/\/www.bluecherryantiques.co.uk\/products\/vintage-karl-ens-porcelain-grey-heron-figure-24-7cm-circa-1950s-to-1960s-3382","provider":"Blue Cherry Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}