Hartland TWH, Breyer Bear Cub, and Norleans Hereford Bull

I went antiquing last Fridayand had good luck in finding pieces to bring home. 

I love the old Hartland woodcuts, and have quite a few of them. But I did not have the TWH in cherry.  Walnut and ebony, yes, but not this beautiful color. Pictures do not do it justice!

Hartland cherry woodcut TWH, $9, 12/27/19, Romney Toy Shop, Romney, Indiana.

 It still has its original footpads, and is in excellent shape with just a few rubs.

 Such a sweet face.

My luck included finding the Norleans Hereford bull. He is going to be given to my sister as a gift since she is grieving the loss of her favorite cow, Tulip, who was also a Hereford.

Norleans china Hereford Bull, $18.50, 12/27/19, Countryside Antiques, Lebanon, IN.

 Looks like an old sales tag is still on his belly - $2.49.

Then I found this early bear cub by Breyer. 

Breyer Bear Cub, #309, dark brown version with pink lip liner, no USA, $10.50, 1967-1971, 12/27/19, Countryside Antiques, Lebanon, IN.

 It has a few rubs on its coat but is in good shape otherwise.

 The cub is the light brown faced version and it has pink lip liner.It has the round Breyer stamp and no USA.

The feet are an odd color and seem to be colored plastic itself and not painted to make them appear brown. I've sent pictures to Sande Schneider and have asked her opinion as to whether or not this might be a piece made from colored plastic.

Like the Hereford, the cub will not be staying with me. I'll sell it or give it to GLC as a donation. But the cherry woodcut TWH has found its new home.

Ebony Woodcut TWH

While poking around Sell It Here today, I found a shelf of about eight model horses. Three came home with me.

This Hartland ebony woodcut TWH was a terrific find!

 Hartland TWH, mane on left side, #888E, 1965-1966, $20, Sell It Here, Lafayette, Indiana, 9/23/2017.

 There is a small seam split on his back that is barely noticeable.

And, he has his original hoof pads!

TWH - World Champion Horse Equipment TWH III

Another great find this week!

World Champpion Horse Equipment TWH III, #790698, SR for World Champion Horse Equipment, $22.50 Raven's Roost Antiques, Lafayette, Indiana, 10/2014.

This piece is beautiful and in near mint condition, too. 

The belly stamp.