Ready for a new home!
Each character is unique – there will never be a duplicate of any of these hand-crafted creations. Whether Steampunk, Victorian, or strictly whimsical, each creation has a personal story and is ready to make an impression in your home, office, or business. Each of these whimsical animal figures is created from the finest quality materials, and each character is constructed with strict attention to detail with perfection as the goal!
LEOPOLD is a rather mellow king, ruling his subjects (mostly birds, mice and snakes) by simply raising one eyebrow or growling when he disapproves. He is very proud of his elegant red and gold cape, which lets him stand out among the other lions in the area. He usually takes a long afternoon nap, and his snoring can be heard up to a mile away. Wool felt, with silk torso and rayon velvet cape, metal stand. Embellishments of metal and lace. $450
OLIVER OWL won the World Mouse-Catching Championship three years in a row. He says it is due to his Steampunk attire, which includes a breastplate that confuses any mouse that comes close. Perched behind him is a small house mouse – will he be the next victim? Wool felt, leather, and metal embellishments, copper stand and needle-felted mouse. $500
He needs no introduction – PUSS in BOOTS carries his swashbuckling sword to right the wrongs that he sees. Of course he is an orange tabby cat – totally independent and always carefree. Free-standing and 16 inches to the top of his musketeer hat, Head and body (and hat) are 100% wool felt, costume is silk and cotton velvet. His head and arms are poseable. $500
CALLEN is a young Highland Cow from Scotland, or a “Hairy Coo” to the Scotts. He is mellow and extremely friendly – he was the first-born in the herd so he is older than the other calves. He is always looking for someone to play with – would that be you? Head and body are 100% mohair and he stands 14 inches tall from his hoofs to his horns. His head and hind legs are poseable. $400
GRACIE is the only giraffe-in-a-box that you will probably ever see. She is always kind, and a very curious soul. You can just hear Gracie saying “Hello, whatcha doin’?” Wool felt head and neck, cotton and wood box, silk flowers. Height 14 inches. $450
AWARD WINNER! LILY is a sweetheart, and her favorite part of the year is Spring. Shoes, basket of wool, and spring hat are hand-crafted from raw materials, and are all removeable. Arms, legs and head are poseable, she can sit on a shelf or be seated on a wood block or bench. Her body is wool felt and her clothing is cotton. Division Winner at the 2024 Orange County Fair. SOLD!
CLAIRABELLE has a large presence at 24″. She is ready for an outing in her steampunk finery – silk ‘blouse’, top hat, fancy brooch, and monocle. Her hat is hand-crafted from felt and is removeable; monocle and brooch are both hand-crafted and stationary. Perched on a wooden base. SOLD!
REGINA RABBIT is on her way to afternoon tea. She was raised to believe she was royalty, but she is actually only a distant cousin to the queen. She still likes to wear fancy attire, and is seen regularly walking through the park with her parasol and some bird seed in her purse. Wool felt, dupioni silk dress. Handmade petticoat and purse, purchased & embellished parasol. SOLD
Say hello to LUCKY – a good luck charm especially at the horse races. He is a distinguished character who brings a touch of class wherever he goes. Standing at 17 inches to the top of his hat, he is made of wool felt and silk dupioni. Lucky sits on an embellished wooden base with a silk top hat enhanced with feathers, metallic and paper embellishments. His head is poseable. SOLD