Cast and Painted Antique Lead Polar Bear (finger puppet!) west German wooden figure and an image of a

and an image of a cup with a 1-C under it

I just love the linear patterns and texture created by the painstakingly cut and laid matchsticks

) But this refined little boot seems simply to be what it is--just a charming carved object

but it definitely has some years on it

so not much other than sand would fall through

Cast and Painted Antique Lead Polar Bear (finger puppet!) west German wooden figure and an image of aI 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