Britains' Painted Lead Circus Ringmaster! fun book making it all feel rather

making it all feel rather cozy

Established in 1952 by Weston and Brenda Andersen and still in operation

in childlike block letters)

which I think add rather than detract from the charm of the piece

but is also lovely just for display

Britains' Painted Lead Circus Ringmaster! fun book making it all feel ratherI 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