The listing, 1980's STAMPED VINTAGE WADE ENGLAND PORCELAIN BISON has ended.
The first American Series of Wade Porcelains consisted of 15 animal figurines, and were included in boxes of Red Rose Tea bags. Distribution was from 1983 -1985, and was discontinued 31 years ago.
They are stamped WADE or WADE ENGLAND with the exception of the Bird and Turtle, which have recessed bottoms embossed WADE ENGLAND.
American Series #1 consists of:
SQUIRREL - OTTER - HIPPO - BUSH BABY - CHIMP/MONKEY - BEAR CUB - SEAL - ELEPHANT - LION - WILD BOAR, with the most sought after pieces being the LONG EARED RABBIT/HARE - BEIGE BIRD - TURTLE - BISON - OWL.
Per the 2004 WADE MINIATURE BOOK by DONNA S. BAKER on pages 83-84, a full set is valued from $86.00 to $117.00.
Approx. Size: 1 1/8" High by 1 1/2" Long,
Color: Browns
Vintage piece, stamped WADE ENGLAND.
# 3079