Vintage 1914 1945 Hertwig & Co. Katzhutte Figurine, Girl with Chicks

  

Very fine and delightful antique German figurine, a'Girl with Baby Chicks' made by Hertwig & Co. Measures 5 or 12.5cm tall, 9.5cm in length. Stamped mark to base used 1914 - 1945, with painters' initials'FW' and'58'. Impressed number to base'26'.

A further impressed mark to the rear of the base platform, "1359". Very good to excellent condition, two tiny spots to the glaze on her hat which appear to be burst glaze bubbles, no chips or cracks or any visible damage or repair.

The opening in her hand could indicate something was being held - unknown. Operated from 1864 until the company was nationalised in 1958.