Whimsical mid Century vintage Happy Snail by Anthony Freeman McFarlin California Art Pottery

Large version 7 1/4 inches long

4 inches tall

4 1/4 inches wide/deep

Glossy glazed gold body

Matte textured grey shell

Original label Freeman & McFarlin Potteries of California

Signed on pottery base under glaze Anthony Calif USA

No chips, no cracks

Snail weighs .33 kg or 3/4 lb before packaging

Last photo shows him with his little brother, brother listed separately

Freeman & McFarlin Potteries of California was in business 1951 to 1980. Ultimately sold to Hagan Renaker Pottery in 1980.