Vintage Arthur Wood Pelican Wall String Holder 1950s

Description

Vintage Arthur Wood Pelican Wall String Holder 1950s

Add pure retro utility and whimsical character to your workspace with this vintage Arthur Wood novelty string dispenser. Masterfully shaped like a dapper pelican in a tuxedo with heart-shaped eyes, this authentic 1950s ceramic wall plaque is designed to hang directly on your wall to dispense twine and store a pair of crafting scissors

• Manufacturer: Arthur Wood & Sons (Longton, Staffordshire, England).
• Mold Number: 4814 (Pelican Pattern).
• Era: 1950s.
• Material: Glazed ceramic earthenware.
• Dimensions: Approx. 7″ tall x 5″ wide.
• Function: Wall-mounted string dispenser and scissor holder.
• Condition: Good vintage condition. The structural earthenware body is whole with no chips, cracks, or restorations. Features standard, widespread vintage glaze crazing all over the surface (see photos). The colourful hand-painted cold-paint features remain wonderfully bright and full of character.

For all listings please note:

1. Vintage kitchen items may have coatings or materials containing chemicals that may no longer be considered safe. Therefore these items are sold as decorative only and not for food use.

2. Vintage toys may also not be compliant with modern safety standards, so are sold as collectables / display items only. Have been inspected for any obvious dangers however.

3. Leaves are there as a prop in the photos only and not included in this sale!