A whimsy set of four tiny garden gnomes made in Germany ca. 1950s probably by Heissner. They are made of terracotta and hand-painted with bright colors. Good used vintage condition with signs of use in keeping with age. Some chips to paint, rubbed areas and partly repainted. Please see pictures. Traditionally, the garden figures represented male gnomes wearing red pointed caps and carrying garden tools, typically between one and two feet tall and used in Europe as decoration for bourgeois gardens. Measures: Width: 4.72″ (12 cm) Height: 3.74″ (9.5 cm) Depth: 3.54″ (9 cm)
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A whimsy set of four tiny garden gnomes made in Germany ca. 1950s probably by Heissner. They are made of terracotta and hand-painted with bright colors. Good used vintage condition with signs of use in keeping with age. Some chips to paint, rubbed areas and partly repainted. Please see pictures. Traditionally, the garden figures represented male gnomes wearing red pointed caps and carrying garden tools, typically between one and two feet tall and used in Europe as decoration for bourgeois gardens. Measures: Width: 4.72″ (12 cm) Height: 3.74″ (9.5 cm) Depth: 3.54″ (9 cm)
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| Design Period | 1950 to 1959 |
|---|---|
| Production Period | 1950 to 1959 |
| Country of Manufacture | Germany |
| Style | Vintage |
| Detailed Condition | Very Good — This vintage/antique item has no defects, but it may show slight traces of use. |
| Restoration and Damage Details | Light wear consistent with age and use, Wear consistent with age and use |
| Product Code | KJP-1964838 |
| Materials | Terracotta |
| Color | Black |
| Width | 12 cm 4.7 inch |
| Depth | 9 cm 3.5 inch |
| Height | 10 cm 3.7 inch |





























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