Lustreware Miniature Shoe with Laces Mertens-Kunst I have to think this

I have to think this kitty indeed spent a good number of years outside

This one measures approx 9 1/8” across  x 8 7/8" tall and is in good condition

Wear and light cracking to the surface of the wood consistent with age

suggesting perhaps our seated man is a chaplain

it is very very close to complete

Lustreware Miniature Shoe with Laces Mertens-Kunst I have to think thisThere are lots of porcelain miniature shoes out there, most of them pretty fussy, but I think this lustre glazed Oxford (larger than most) rather transcends the genre. The seller I purchased it from described it as a salesman sample for shoelaces, which could be true, as one seldomly sees these with laces (and a nice choice of these pinking beige laces in combo with the caramel colored shoe I think!) I also love that there is an extra bit of porcelain