Vintage Victorian-Style Porcelain Shoe Figurines/Bud Vases

A pair of vintage porcelain boot or high-top shoe figurines, often utilized as decorative bud vases or novelties. These pieces exhibit a high-gloss white ceramic body with a molded texture imitating buttoned leather boots. Each boot is hand-decorated with floral motifs featuring cobalt blue, deep red, and green glazes. The design includes a scalloped or ruffled top rim and a defined heel, typical of mid-to-late 19th-century Victorian footwear styles. In terms of condition, the glaze appears slightly worn with potential minor crazing consistent with age; a notable chip is visible on the upper rim of the foreground shoe. There are no clearly visible maker's marks from this angle, but such items were commonly produced in Germany or Japan during the early to mid-20th century as commemorative souvenirs or vanity collectibles. The craftsmanship is modest, with somewhat folk-art style painting, suggesting these were mass-produced for the mid-market giftware industry. Despite the visible wear, they maintain a charming aesthetic indicative of vintage kitsch or cottagecore decor.