{"product_id":"antique-german-bisque-porcelain-sailor-boy-figurine-c-1880","title":"Antique German Bisque Porcelain Sailor Boy Figurine – c.1880","description":"\u003cp\u003eMeet this little guy. He's been standing at attention since approximately 1880, dressed in his finest sailor suit, hat slightly askew, looking like he's about to report for duty on a very elegant ship. He has survived over 140 years without complaint, which is more than can be said for most of us on a Monday.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a classic example of \u003cstrong\u003eGerman bisque porcelain\u003c\/strong\u003e — the unglazed, matte finish that gives these Victorian-era figurines their distinctive soft, almost sculptural quality. The hand-painted pastel details (that powder blue suit, the pink bow, the golden sash) are beautifully preserved. The scrollwork base is a hallmark of the period. No maker's mark, which is entirely typical for this type of German export figurine from the late 19th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe base shows honest wear consistent with 140+ years of life — a few scuffs and traces of age that only add to the charm. This is not a reproduction. This is the real thing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Bisque (unglazed) porcelain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Germany\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEstimated age: c.1880 (antique)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight: 22 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 220g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: very good antique condition; base shows age-related wear consistent with period\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo maker's mark (typical for German export bisque of this era)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWARNING:\u003c\/strong\u003e This sailor boy has been standing guard for over a century and takes his post very seriously. Maison de L'oro accepts no responsibility for the inexplicable urge to salute him every time you walk past.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maison de L'oro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53618226659671,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0988\/4388\/5911\/files\/20260417-181601.jpg?v=1779449210","url":"https:\/\/maisondeloro.com\/products\/antique-german-bisque-porcelain-sailor-boy-figurine-c-1880","provider":"Maison de L'oro ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}