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Spa Treatment - Harmony Kingdom Treasure Jest Manufacturer: Harmony Ball Co.
Model: TJHI2
Code: HK_TJHI2 1
$68.95 (IN STOCK) How soon can I get it?
Details:
- Harmony Kingdom
- Home of the Original Box Figurine
- Approx. Size: 1.8 x 3 x 2.1
- Made In England
- Each Piece is hand-made from crushed marble, having the look and feel of antique ivory.
- Status: Fixed Edition
- Carving Date: 2005
- Release Date: 09/30/2005
- In Store Date: 02/1/2006
- Edition Size: 1000
- Category: Box Figurine
- S e c r e t s
- Master Carver Peter Calvesbert revisits the hippo theme after a twelve year hiatus. The sweet and simple “It’s A Fine Day” was released in 1993. “Spa Treatment” is a very different take on this behemoth creature, with naturalism, humor and secrets loading it down. “The Ashes” and “2-1” inscribed on the lid refer to the riveting English and Australian cricket match that gripped Peter and the entire country during the carving of the piece. England was up 2-1, and if the third match came up a win, they would take back the coveted “ashes” – the remains of a burnt bail presented to the English after beating the Australians on the 1882/83 Australian tour. But Australia has not lost in twenty years! “Flanders” and “Swann” refer to singer songwriters whose most famous song was about a hippopotamus: “. . .mud, mud, glorious mud. . .”. Inside, crocodile heads are seen poking up. Peter couldn’t decide whether he’d rather swim across a crocodile or hippo infested river.
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- NOTE: Because Harmony Kingdom is handmade, individual box figurines may exhibit slight variations. While the artisans do their best to ensure that Harmony Kingdom boxes look seamless, many pieces do look like two-piece figurines.
- Harmony Kingdom’s artists often conceal a small motif on the box figurines they carve as a sort of “signature.” This identifies the piece as being their work and adds to the Secrets of the Kingdom. David Lawrence uses an acorn on most of his box figurines, and Peter Calvesbert uses a mouse. Many collectors enjoy searching for these small, hidden symbols of the artists.
- What are the figures & numbers on this piece?: Click Here
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- Copyright © 2005 Harmony Ball Company.
- All rights reserved.
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