Name:Soft Spot

Artist:Peter Calvesbert

Item No:TJHO10

Collection Name:Treasure Jest

Subset Name:Small Treasure Jest

Exclusive To:

Made In:England

Status:Fixed Edition

Carving Date:2005

Release Date:1/6/2006

In Store Date:5/1/2006

Retirement Date:

Edition Size:1500

US Issue Price in USD:$65

UK Issue Price in GBP:£

CAN Issue Price in CND:$

Category:Box Figurine

Dimensions (Inches):2 x 2 x 2

Ordering Information:Available at select HK dealers or through the secondary market.

S e c r e t s

The popular Dalmatian is known for its endurance and elegance. Its reputation as a firehouse mascot is rooted in its use as a carriage dog whose role was to run along, beside, and sometimes under horse-drawn carriages (thus the alternate name Spotted Coach Dog). Dalmatians were useful for clearing the way in front of the carriage, both by controlling the horses and by their eye-catching attractiveness. This use likely transferred to horse-drawn fire engines. Their popularity increased in the early 1960’s with the release of the Disney animated classic “101 Dalmatians”, yet the breed may date back over 4000 years to Ancient Greece, where it is seen depicted in art. Peter’s secret inscriptions include “Best”, in homage to George Best, the first superstar footballer in the UK, who died while Peter was carving this piece. Best is noted for saying that he spent his money on women, cars and booze, and the rest he just squandered. “Futurama” refers to a cartoon series by The Simpsons’ creators – both favorites of Peters. The dice are present because Peter and his son Sam are avid “Risk” players, and dice have spots like Dalmatians.

Above is from the Harmony Kingdom website.

If you are interested in collecting Adam Binder Editions, Harmony Kingdom, Fragile World pieces, or Eyre Design pieces I have a large selection of pieces for these collections. All new store inventory, never been on display, NEW IN BOX, Mint, with all original paperwork.

I have a large selection of pieces. I will be listing only a few each week. I will try and list a variety of pieces and hopefully you will find items that you like. If there is a specific piece you are looking for, contact me through eBay and if I have it I will list it.

Free USPS Ground Advantage insured shipping in the US. The piece is "new in box". Thanks for looking.

  Harmony Kingdom pieces are made of crushed Marble and Resin. They are hand painted by local craftsmen in the Cotswold area of England.