{"product_id":"vintage-arcadian-china-crested-ware-swan-figurine-hoylake-crest-circa-1912","title":"Vintage 1912s Arcadian China Crested Ware \"Swan\" Figurine (Hoylake Crest)","description":"\u003cp\u003espectacularly preserved masterpiece of classic Edwardian porcelain. This genuine antique crested china miniature is elegantly molded into the shape of a swimming swan, beautifully showcasing the intricate, historic heraldic coat of arms for the famous Merseyside coastal resort town of Hoylake, complete with its striking lion and leopard supporters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellently crafted by the legendary Arkinstall \u0026amp; Son (A \u0026amp; S) at the Arcadian Works in Stoke-on-Trent, England. The underbase bears the crisp, authentic black printed crown-and-shield trademark alongside a hand-painted orange decorator's mark. This specific stamp configuration dates the piece beautifully to circa 1912–1914, the golden age of British heraldic souvenir ware. It weighs 30g, its measurements are 4.5cm width, 7cm length, and 5.5cm height. In excellent vintage\/antique condition, with absolutely no chips, hairline cracks, or flea bites.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eWhile basic geometric vessels are common, novelty animal figurines particularly graceful forms like the swan, remain the most heavily sought-after treasures among crested porcelain collectors. Finding one with its elegant neck entirely intact and matching a highly collected maritime resort town crest makes it a top-tier addition to any curio display cabinet, local history archive, or Edwardian pottery collection. Collectible, Collector's item.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"One-Offs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67607907500185,"sku":"937-4s","price":25.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0260\/0451\/files\/20261015_154627.jpg?v=1792169022","url":"https:\/\/one-offs.net\/products\/vintage-arcadian-china-crested-ware-swan-figurine-hoylake-crest-circa-1912","provider":"One-Offs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}