Vintage Royal Haeger Crouching Black Panther Ceramic Figurine

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Offered is a vintage Royal Haeger brand glazed ceramic black crouching panther figurine with emerald green rhinestone eyes. There is … Read more Offered is a vintage Royal Haeger brand glazed ceramic black crouching panther figurine with emerald green rhinestone eyes. There is no sticker, but it has the 3 dimpled marks on the belly that show it was kiln made on prongs that left these dimples, as found on most Royal Haeger glazed animals of the era. Would look amazing on a mantle, a console, on a stack of large books, or wherever your home menagerie needs a wild cat addition.

Measures: 19.75" long, 3.75" wide, 3.5" deep

The iconic Royal Haeger black panther figurine was first designed and produced in 1941 by chief designer Royal Hickman. Royal Hickman joined Haeger Potteries in 1934 and served as chief designer from 1938 to 1944, introducing an Art Deco and Mid-Century flair to the brand. The sleek, elongated stalking cat featured smooth lines and Haeger's signature deep, glossy ceramic glazes. The famous panther sculpture was offered in three different sizes, with the largest measuring an impressive 24" long (often designated as mold #315). While popular upon its initial 1940s release, the ceramic panther became a massive decorative staple in American households throughout the 1980s and 1990s See less