Britains' Painted Lead Circus Ringmaster! enamel dish this one is finer

this one is finer

A bit faded with time in the very best way

I truly believe one can never have too many boxes

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Britains' Painted Lead Circus Ringmaster! enamel dish this one is finerI am completely taken with this little ringmaster (look at those pink cheeks!), whose right arm moves up and down to raise or lower his crop. Part of the English company Britains' "Mammoth Circus" set, he once would have commanded a whole fleet go animals and performers (prancing horses, stiltwalkers, balancing ballerinas, etc), but I think I like him best just on his own, perhaps to keep nearby for one needs a little motivation to get going! I