Britains' Painted Lead Circus Ringmaster! braided handle It's surface shows some age

It's surface shows some age

Sure to keep unwanted visitors at bay

integrated into the weave

At first I took this small vase with its terrific patterning as an Art Deco piece

Britains' Painted Lead Circus Ringmaster! braided handle It's surface shows some ageI am completely taken with this little ringmaster (look at those pink cheeks!), whose right arm moves up and down to raise or lower his crop. Part of the English company Britains' "Mammoth Circus" set, he once would have commanded a whole fleet go animals and performers (prancing horses, stiltwalkers, balancing ballerinas, etc), but I think I like him best just on his own, perhaps to keep nearby for one needs a little motivation to get going! I