She works hard for a living — and she does it in style. This charming vintage Lefton China “Saturday’s Child” angel figurine is a sweet survivor of mid-century American gift culture, when a child’s birth day was cause for a keepsake.

Dressed in a billowing yellow ruffled skirt adorned with applied pink roses and delicate daisy clusters highlighted in gold, this little angel holds a posy and wears a yellow halo hat crowned with a pink rose. Gold-lustered wings complete her heavenly ensemble.

Marked on the base with the classic Lefton China crown mark and model number K8281. Hand Painted in Japan, circa 1950s–1960s.

Details:

• Maker: Lefton China, Japan

• Model: K8281

• Era: 1950s–1960s

• Condition: Very good vintage — gold luster shows light wear consistent with age; no chips or cracks

A wonderful gift for a Saturday baby, a Lefton collector, or anyone who loves the whimsy of mid-century ceramic art.