Cattadoodle

Papier Mache Tabby from Thailand

2010-07-15T12:50:00.000-07:00

Large and lovely papier mache cat from Thailand! This yellow tabby is one of my favorites - it is about a foot long, and has huge green eyes, such like my own little princess. I found this piece at an estate sale several months ago. It is marked "Thailand" on the underside.

Midwest of Cannon Falls (MCF) Orange Tabby Cat Figurine

2010-04-24T06:07:00.000-07:00

Beyond cute! Orange tabby cat figurine by Midwest of Cannon Falls (MCF). This little guy is about 6" tall. It is made of a resin material that is so realistic that I really thought it was wood. Wonderful expression on his face! The original price sticker is still attached to the underside of this vintage cat - $11.

Little Lost Kitten - a Rand McNally Book - Story of Williamsburg - 1955

2010-02-01T07:05:00.000-08:00

Wonderful children's book! Little Lost Kitten, A Story of Williamsburg in the Days of George Washington, A Rand McNally Book - "Published with the Approval and Collaboration of Colonial Williamsburg, Williamsburg, Virginia." It is the story of a little tabby cat (named "Tabby") who is lost - two children help it find a new home. This darling book was written by Mildred Comfort and illustrated by Manning de V. Lee. It is 22 pages and is copyrighted 1956.

A Cat Doodle

2010-01-31T06:39:00.000-08:00

By A. Boyle, 2008

Trifari Tiger Brooch - a Big Cat!

2009-12-29T06:25:00.000-08:00

A figural brooch by Trifari - this vintage pin or brooch is gold toned metal with stylized black enamel stripes. It is almost identical in size and shape to a leopard that was in Trifari's Ark Series, circa 1966. I believe this particular piece is much newer, but I haven't been able to find much information about it.

Lenox Crystal Cat Figurine

2009-11-18T11:07:00.001-08:00

Beautiful crystal sleeping cat figurine by Lenox! The glass cat is approximately 4" long x 1-3/4" tall x 1-3/4" wide. It is molded crystal with a soft satin finish. The cat is reclining and sleeping, with its head resting on front paws. This particular piece was made in Germany.

Pine Cat Wood Carving

2009-10-02T07:33:00.001-07:00

A small wood carving made of pine. This small carving is almost bowling pin-shaped, and was made in the USA in the mid-1960s. A treasure from my childhood!

Silver Modernist Cat Earrings

2009-09-26T06:37:00.000-07:00

These little dangling mid-century kitties are simply marked "Sterling" on the back. I bought them along with the ND Sterling pin, believed to be Naura Designs.

Wooden Siamese Cat Carving

2009-09-17T06:26:00.000-07:00

A wood carving of a playful cat, tail arced high in the air!

This Siamese or Burmese cat has dark points and tail.

Guest Cat - Cosmo

2009-09-11T06:52:00.000-07:00

Cosmo, a very friendly orange tabby.

Mats Jonasson Lead Crystal Cat Paperweight

2009-09-08T08:08:00.000-07:00

CAT / KATT
#9176

Beautiful lead crystal glass sculpture or paperweight from Mats Jonasson, Sweden!
The rounded paperweight is #9176 from Mats Jonasson's Signature Collection. It is approximately 3" tall x 1-3/4" deep x 3" diameter with a cat's head etched into the polished back of the piece.

Whimsical Wooden Cat Earrings

2009-08-26T18:10:00.000-07:00

Very cute earrings! I like that they are different; one is a boy and one is a girl. The earrings are made of wood and the designs are painted on. They are unmarked, but I recently saw a set of similar earrings that were marked "Thailand".

Fused Glass Platter - Peggy Karr

2009-08-22T06:06:00.001-07:00

Gorgeous fused glass platter with a wonderful cat design!

The platter is approximately 14" diameter. The design is two cats - one orange tabby, one black and white - sitting next to a traditional style birdhouse and two brilliantly colored sunflowers. The birdhouse has one visitor - a yellow green and peach bird is sitting on the perch, beak open in cheerful song. A black and white checkerboard border design is around the rim.

The piece is unsigned, but I believe it to be a Peggy Karr design.

Byers' Choice Caroling Cat Figurine

2009-08-18T13:57:00.000-07:00

I grew up not far from Chalfont, Pennsylvania, where Byers' Choice is located, and never new it was there! I see they offer tours of their factory and I'm planning to visit there soon.

Byers' Choice is known for their beautiful handcrafted Carolers figurines. They have other well known lines such as Williamsburg and Halloween figurines.

This little cat is from The Carolers and is dated 2006. He is handmade and hand finished, as are all of the Byer's Choice figures. This particular figurine is approximately 3-1/2" tall x 1-1/2" wide x 2" deep, on a 3-1/4" diameter base. His mouth is open in song.

Wooden Black Cat Christmas Ornaments from Sweden c.1955

2009-08-17T14:56:00.001-07:00

Two beautiful little wooden Christmas ornaments from Sweden, both marked 1955. The larger ornament is about 2-1/2" tall; the smaller is about 2".

Guest Cat - Princess in a Bowl

2009-08-15T15:56:00.001-07:00

It is hard to believe that my little tabby Princess was ever small enough to fit inside this mid-century crackle glass bowl by Blenko, but she was! This was one of her favorite hang-outs, until she could no longer fit.

I love this photo of her!

Sterling Silver Modernist Cat Pin Marked ND

2009-08-14T07:15:00.000-07:00

Wonderful whimsical mid-century modern sterling silver cat pin!

The back of the pin is marked "ND 925". My original research showed that this mark was from Naura Design of Denmark. In trying confirm this research, I saw that there is a possibility that the mark could be from Norway Designs, although the ND in that mark usually includes a plus sign. I am trying to find more information about the Danish Naura Design and will update you when I find it.

Love those eyebrow whiskers!

Arabia of Finland Cat Jug designed by Kaj Franck

2009-08-13T05:44:00.000-07:00

Wonderfully whimsical smiling cat pitcher or milk jug, designed by Kaj Franck in the 1960s for Arabia of Finland.

The jug is about 5-1/4" tall x 6-3/4" (from handle to end of pouring lip) x 4" diameter jug. It is a creamy white with a gorgeous green and blue cat, tail tucked under his feet.

This was a fantastic find for me, as I am both a cat lover and fan of mid-century Scandinavian art!

Hagen-Renaker Black Bisque Small Flat Face Cat

2009-08-11T06:58:00.000-07:00

I just love this Haken-Renaker Black Bisque Small Flat Face Cat figurine!

The Flat Face Cat is approximately 3-3/4" tall x 1-1/2" wide x 2" deep. The small cat is a dark matte black bisque pottery, with blue-green enamel decoration and white markings. He has the gorgeous modern lines, sense of humor and design typical of the Black Bisque line.

According to the book Hagen-Renaker Through the Years by Nancy Kelly, the line was produced for one year only - 1959. I'm not sure who designed this piece, but Ms. Kelly mentions that some of the designers of the Black Bisque line were Tom Masterson, Will Climes, Helen Perrin Farnland, and Maureen Love. The Flat Face Cat was produced in several sizes - a slightly larger size is pictured on page 29 of the book.

I found a list, with drawings and names of each Black Bisque piece, at a website called Purple Mountains, and found it to be a great resource.

Welcome!

2009-08-11T06:54:00.000-07:00

I am a cat lover and over the years have amassed a large collection of cat memorabilia. Cattadoodle is my way of sharing my cataloging and sharing my cats with other "cat people". I hope you enjoy viewing my collection!