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Item Overview
Add a touch of vintage romantic charm to your collection with this beautiful 1987 Lefton China "Nest Egg Collection" figurine (Item #06302). This piece features a pair of nesting lovebirds tucked closely together on a textured base, accented by bright gold metallic highlights and a central pale yellow rose bloom.
Artisan Craftsmanship & Production Details
This figurine showcases the meticulous multi-step production techniques characteristic of mid-century and late-20th-century Lefton imports:
• Slip-Cast Body: The hollow, lightweight birds feature a smooth, brilliant high-gloss glazed porcelain finish.
• Hand-Applied Appliqué: The delicate yellow rose nestled between the birds was individually sculpted from raw clay and hand-attached by an artisan prior to firing. It is finished in a matte bisque texture to contrast beautifully against the glossy birds.
• Hand-Painted Overglaze Luster: The gleaming gold accents on the bills, tail feathers, and base leaves were hand-painted using a real gold metallic luster solution and fired a final time to permanently fuse the bright shine to the glaze.
The Collector's "Mislabeled" Quirk
This specific model features a well-documented factory mislabeling quirk highly prized by Lefton enthusiasts. While the official 1987 catalog designation and base paper label for item #06302 were titled "Doves," the sculpted mold clearly depicts water birds with wide, flat bills—identifying them visually as swans or geese.
Item Specifics & Dimensions
• Brand: Geo. Z. Lefton
• Collection: Nest Egg Collection (1987)
• Item Number: 06302
• Primary Material: Fine Porcelain / China
• Accents: Genuine Gold Luster Overglaze / Bisque Porcelain Rose
• Country of Manufacture: Taiwan (Features original red and gold foil Lefton Exclusives sticker)
• Style: 1980s Romantic Country Cottage / Cottagecore
• Theme: Lovebirds, Anniversary, Wedding, Waterfowl Wildlife
• Height: Approx. 2.5" to 3" tall
• Length: Approx. 3.5" wide
• Weight: Light (Approx. 4–6 oz unpackaged)
Condition
Pre-owned, vintage item in excellent condition. The white gloss glaze is smooth and bright. The hand-painted gold accents retain a brilliant, highly reflective shine. The fragile hand-sculpted porcelain rose petals and leaves are completely intact with no visible chips, cracks, or flea bites. The underside retains its original red/gold foil Lefton sticker alongside the partial paper label showing the golden Nest Egg Collection stamp. Please review the high-resolution photos for a close-up look at the exact details and condition.
Shipping Details
To ensure the fragile, hand-applied floral details arrive safely, this item will be wrapped securely in multiple layers of bubble wrap and shipped inside a sturdy cardboard box. Shipped promptly via USPS Ground Advantage with tracking and included insurance coverage.
