topic Re: Is this a Bitossi Cat? in Coins, Stamps, Collectables & Antiques

Is this a Bitossi Cat?

5kazam — Thu, 16 Aug 2012 01:21:56 GMT

Can anyone enlighten me as to whether this IS a Bitossi Cat. I have seen others on the net that are exactly the same shape, but usually glazed in Rimini blue, and the design to the body is different. Or could it be a look alike?

Thanks

5kazam

Re: Is this a Bitossi Cat?

lakeland27 — Thu, 16 Aug 2012 03:30:16 GMT

i would say yes.

Re: Is this a Bitossi Cat?

lakeland27 — Thu, 16 Aug 2012 03:48:05 GMT

sometimes there is only a sticker on bitossi , a U.S. collector would possibly look for a yellow RAYMOR sticker on the bottom as they were the importers and retailers. the sticker on this barrel only shows 'made in italy' but the importers/ retailers name is no longer visible unfortunately

Re: Is this a Bitossi Cat?

5kazam — Thu, 16 Aug 2012 03:59:59 GMT

Thanks for your information. I was SO hoping it was a REAL Bitossi.

Love your lidded pot.

Re: Is this a Bitossi Cat?

lakeland27 — Thu, 16 Aug 2012 04:15:07 GMT

i love the cat too , i have a friend who uses his 'brady bunch cat' (the yellow glaze with a flat, round face and cylindrical body) as a doorstop .. which is not a good idea as they are fragile and the glaze comes away easily .he might sell it to me one day. i don't know how many cats they re-issued in 2006 , but not as many styles as originally made.

Re: Is this a Bitossi Cat?

5kazam — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 18:21:07 GMT

Been meaning to do this for ages. Do you have any idea what my Bitossi cat would be worth?

Re: Is this a Bitossi Cat?

lakeland27 — Fri, 19 Oct 2012 08:09:04 GMT

not really 🙂 but i know (from watching) that the demand for this kind of thing is there, its a matter of luck on ebay it seems in terms of How Much . the usual cats in rimini blue and turquoise seem to be popular, other glazes seem harder to sell in pots .. i'm not sure if thats the case with figural pieces like a cat .

sorry i cant be of any real help.

Re: Is this a Bitossi Cat?

theshelfist — Thu, 14 Apr 2016 04:24:24 GMT

I would say yes. This seated cat is usually found in Rimini Blue, however there are a few out there that are other colors. I have seen a green one, and now this. This is hand made (you can tell by the imperfections), and usually Bitossi pieces have "Italy" on bottom with 4 digits. A sticker for these pieces is uncommon. How tall is it? That would help. The detail that clinches it for me is the 3 whiskers on each side, a hallmark for these particular cats. They are rare indeed. Especially a WHITE one!! Congrats

Re: Is this a Bitossi Cat?

kopenhagen5 — Fri, 15 Apr 2016 10:09:46 GMT

Nice of you to help but after more than 3 years, don't think the OP is going to be back on this querie.

Re: Is this a Bitossi Cat?

5kazam — Thu, 02 Jun 2016 01:59:59 GMT

I don't even own it anymore!!

Re: Is this a Bitossi Cat?

mallowdrome — Wed, 22 Jun 2016 22:20:52 GMT

Hello! Does your friend still have the yellow Brady Bunch cat and want to sell it? I would be interested! Thanks so much!