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Vintage Barnum’s Animals Children’s 3-Piece Stoneware Dish Set, manufactured by International China Co. and made in Japan, featuring classic circus animal artwork licensed from Nabisco.
This original children’s set includes:
• 1 plate with colorful circus animal border
• 1 bowl with juggling clown design
• 1 mug featuring circus bear illustration
Each piece is marked:
“International China Co. – Made in Japan – Barnum’s Animals – design used under license from Nabisco, Inc.”
The original illustrated cardboard box is included, which significantly enhances collector and display value.
Condition (read and see photos)
• Dishes are in very good vintage condition overall
• No chips or cracks
• Light crazing visible on the cup upon close inspection (see is cosmetic surface wear common in vintage glazed not affect structure or display
• Colors remain bright and well-preserved
• Box shows edge wear, corner wear, light creasing, and surface scuffs, consistent with age, but is solid and displayable
Details
• Era: Mid-century (circa 1960s)
• Material: Stoneware
• Country of manufacture: Japan
• Set size: 3 pieces
• Original box included
This is a hard-to-find complete boxed set, ideal for collectors of vintage children’s dishware, circus memorabilia, or classic advertising graphics.
