An earlier Harmony Kingdom piec retired in 1998, called Close Shave, part of the Small Treasure Jest Series.   Made in England, carved and issued in 1996.  

This piece has been signed by master craftsman Peter Calvesbert.

Measures approx 55 x 58 x 62mm

As with all these pieces the detail is amazing. 

" Hedgehogs run rampant in the Cotswolds, much like squirrels in New Hampshire and armadillos in Texas, and they are prone to suffer the same fate in their attempt to cross roadways. This box figurine depicts a near miss. All four hedgehogs nestle atop a bed of leaves, scattered with trinkets and rubbish. The mouse is hiding beneath a leaf near the worm on the base. The tyre of the car that swerved to miss the lucky, shaven fellow is found within the box. A few prototypes show the hedgehogs eating worms. These were removed or covered with leaves on the production pieces."

Hallmarks include diamond, clock face with month 2, HBC logo, and Pc.

Artist: Peter Calvesbert.  

All my figures are part of a private collection.   Many of which remained  boxed and were never displayed.  They are in as new condition.

I am listing most of the collection, so please take a look.

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