A Fabulous & Unusual Early 20thC Lead Sculpture of a Monkey sub-Furniture- Boxes & Luggage An example belonging to Charles

An example belonging to Charles I dating to circa 1640 and decorated with his royal monogram and crown is illustrated in R

depicts the traditional children's tale of Babes in The Wood

The stand has fared a little less well with one of the swags lacking and it is slightly rickety but beautiful and totally original showing a healthy amount of green patination commensurate with age

this makes this particular specimen (very approximately) 2

and fortunately was just in time to see it pop down a large rabbit-hole under the hedge

A Fabulous & Unusual Early 20thC Lead Sculpture of a Monkey sub-Furniture- Boxes & Luggage An example belonging to CharlesOrigin: English Period: Early 20thC Provenance: Unknown Date: c. 1915 35 Width: 13 Height: 26 Depth: 10 (all at extremities) The large, unusual and unique lead sculpted figure of a chimpanzee monkey with an amicable and philosophical expression, in a squatted position, his right hand placed on his head in a quizzical manner, his other hand relaxed over his left leg, his tail appearing through his overlapping feet, the whole standing at over two feet