Britains' Painted Lead Circus Ringmaster! fun book which I think add rather

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

I have not been able to determine much of anything about its origins

but is also lovely just for display

This guy may just be my new very favorite thing

in childlike block letters)

Britains' Painted Lead Circus Ringmaster! fun book which I think add 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