Hagen Renaker Roughneck

Yesterday I came back to my classroom after doing bus duty at dismissal and looked around. The classroom was in good shape, I was tired, and so I gave our classroom pet goldfish, Moment, her weekend feeder, grabbed my coat, teaching bag, and keys, locked the door, and went home.

Only I decided to head home via three antique shops that I hadn't visited since Christmas vacation. They're side by side in a large strip mall, easy access in and out (just what this tired teacher needed) and so I decided I would drop by and take a quick walk through.

I've had good luck at all three shops in the past, but it can be hit and miss, too. But, the finds I've had have been very good, so I always go in with fingers crossed.

Nothing at Klassy Klutter or Leaping Leopard, but when I was finishing up in Devine, I came around the corner, spied a small glass display case on a counter, and cried aloud, "Holy mackeral!!"

Score one for me - a Monrovia Hagen Renaker Roughneck - tagged for $45! (I was able to get 10% off because of the breaks.)

HR Roughneck with football sticker, #B-550, 1954-1974, $38, Devine Antiques, 3/4/2016.

He had a repaired tail and left hind leg, but still, he was a great find. (Look at those eyewhites!)

He was made from a brown slip and has a large pour home that was left unplugged.

The football sticker.

I am thrilled to add this foal to my china cabinet and collection!