{"product_id":"alka-dresden-deco-german-porcelain-torero-spanish-pair-dancer-chip-broken-finger","title":"Alka Dresden Deco German Porcelain Torero Spanish Pair Dancer chip Broken finger","description":"\u003cp style=\"\\'word-wrap:\" break-word\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e  Used\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"\\'word-wrap:\" break-word\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Acceptable, worn condition:The Torero’s red cape is cracked and has been partially repaired (see close-up photo).The lace skirt on the female dancer shows chipping and small losses typical of fragile Dresden lace (see close-up photo).The Torero’s raised hand has loss to the tips of several fingers (see close-up).The female dancer's outstretched arm has a small chip to her hand (see close-up).Some light age-related wear and minor surface marks are visible.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Germany\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOccasion:\u003c\/strong\u003e All Occasions\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSigned:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Porcelain\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eItem Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.5 in\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e dancer\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Multicoloured\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Alka Dresden\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Figurine\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNumber in Pack:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spanish\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal\/Reproduction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoom:\u003c\/strong\u003e Any Room\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandmade:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp datastart=\"265\" dataend=\"519\"\u003eThis listing features a beautiful pair of \u003cstrong datastart=\"307\" dataend=\"355\"\u003eAlka Dresden Deco German porcelain figurines\u003c\/strong\u003e, representing an elegant \u003cstrong datastart=\"381\" dataend=\"406\"\u003eSpanish dancer couple\u003c\/strong\u003e—\u003cstrong datastart=\"407\" dataend=\"427\"\u003eTorero (Matador)\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong datastart=\"432\" dataend=\"451\"\u003eFlamenco dancer\u003c\/strong\u003e—capturing the passion and drama of Spanish dance in fine porcelain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp datastart=\"521\" dataend=\"651\"\u003eBoth figurines are \u003cstrong datastart=\"540\" dataend=\"588\"\u003emarked \"Alka Dresden Deco, Made in Germany,\"\u003c\/strong\u003e with additional handpainted and impressed marks on the bases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp datastart=\"653\" dataend=\"678\"\u003e \u003cstrong datastart=\"656\" dataend=\"676\"\u003eProduct Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul datastart=\"680\" dataend=\"989\"\u003e\n\u003cli datastart=\"680\" dataend=\"712\"\u003e\n\u003cp datastart=\"682\" dataend=\"712\"\u003e\u003cstrong datastart=\"682\" dataend=\"692\"\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Alka Dresden Deco\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli datastart=\"713\" dataend=\"744\"\u003e\n\u003cp datastart=\"715\" dataend=\"744\"\u003e\u003cstrong datastart=\"715\" dataend=\"726\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Made in Germany\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli datastart=\"745\" dataend=\"782\"\u003e\n\u003cp datastart=\"747\" dataend=\"782\"\u003e\u003cstrong datastart=\"747\" dataend=\"756\"\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Porcelain Figurine 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