In 2016 I began saving up my money in the hopes that I would come across one or the other. (I never expected to find both, especially at the same time.) I knew that they would most likely be expensive so I wanted to be prepared.
Even with the money saved up and earmarked for these two pieces, I thought long and hard before I purchased them. My decision was helped along by the fact that I was offered an emergency vacancy in the alternative school and went back to teaching. Because of that, I had an extra financial cushion and I would not have to touch my savings.
So I took the plunge and at last, the small Metlox Poppytrail Circus Pony is in my collection.
Metlox Poppytrail Medium Circus Pony, $500, #684, eBay, 4/2019, Rick Widman, 3005 Wedge Ct., Matthews, NC 28104
While both pieces stand very well, I have them temporarily lying on bubble wrap. I'll put them in the upstairs china cabinet soon, but in the meantime, I like having them in my office where I can look at them.
The white piece has two stickers - one on its flank and the other under its belly. The stickers are in terrific condition, especially considering their age.
I am still pinching myself that my dream has come true. Tomorrow I will talk about the other one, the one I only just discovered really did exist.




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