Cast and Painted Antique Lead Polar Bear (finger puppet!) woman-shaped whistle This piece is in perfect

This piece is in perfect condition other than the tiny surface chip on the underside

but when I spotted this one I had a sense it was a pretty special little thing

evidencing its age and enhancing its character

It features pretty incised detailing around the perimeter of the top

there is a bit of regulating to the brown glaze around the lip and some crazing to the cream glaze

Cast and Painted Antique Lead Polar Bear (finger puppet!) woman-shaped whistle This piece is in perfectI believe this sweet cast lead polar bear was made by Britains, London toy company in the early 20th century or so, and was once part of a larger zoo or circus set. I find him completely charming and really love his paws up posture and that he is hollow, which makes him the perfect finger puppet! Lots of wear to the creamy white paint, which I think just makes him better. 2 1 4" tall x 1 3 8" wide and deep. He is marked on the bottom but difficult to