~ Leaps and Bounds V-2 ~
Despite being a strong and powerful predator and
one of the most striking animals on our planet, the Tiger is
an endangered species with not many more than a thousand left in the wild.
Peter reports that depression sets in when reading about the plight of our wildlife,
so for the inscriptions on “Leaps and Bounds”, he carved
some trivia that would make him smile.
He included the name “Tony” (they’re grrreat), the advertising icon for
Kellogg’s Frosted Flakes. “Tigger” – A.A. Milne’s creation and friend of
Winnie the Pooh – receives a nod. Also inscribed is “Hobbes”, from the Calvin and
Hobbes syndicated cartoon strip by Bill Watterson, and soon to be
the subject of a U.S. postage stamp. Another tiger that receives mention –
“Montecore” – the white Siegfried and Roy show stopper that literally brought
an end to the Las Vegas extravaganza. Other inscriptions include
“Streak”, the name of a group of tigers, and “February 14th”, the start of
the Chinese year of the tiger. Open the lid to reveal a fire hydrant and
bent golf club, in homage to the world’s most famous tiger.
Fixed Edition - Edition Size: 250
Artist: Peter Calvesbert - Made in the UK
2" wide, 3" long, 1.75" high.
In-House stock photos. As with any hand-tinted product,
item received will be similar but unique.