Retired Harmony Kingdom Figurine: Flight of Fancy, Original Box & COA

Name: Flight of Fancy
Artist: Peter Calvesbert
Item No: TJBI2
Collection Name: Treasure Jest
Subset Name: Small Treasure Jest
Made In: England
Status: Retired
Carving Date: 2002
Release Date: 5/24/2002
In Store Date: 9/1/2002
Retirement Date: 3/25/2005
Edition Size: 4829

S e c r e t s

Hornbills are famous for their unusual nesting habits. When Mr. and Mrs. decide its time for baby hornbills, the mother chooses a natural nesting cavity and then is sealed inside with a mixture mud and water, leaving a small slit for air and food. Dad’s job is to keep mom happy and well fed and his mate and chicks are completely dependent upon him at this time - if he is hunted or dies, the entire family will most likely not survive. This private couple tacked up a “Do not disturb” sign on their tree. In case of pregnancy cravings, bags of crisps and chocolate bars abound. “Cotswold Wildlife Park” inscribed on a branch refers to a park where Great Indian Hornbills live. “Cuckoo 17.4.02” refers to the date that Peter Calvesbert observed a cuckoo, back in England after migrating. The artist’s signature mouse checks out the view from the nesting cavity. The Version One interior shows the gear used by a keeper to retrieve a feather (which now has a place of pride in Peter Calvesbert’s studio). The infinity version interior shows hatching eggs. Comes with the Certificate of Authenticity.

We ship via USPS within three business days of purchase. This item measures 3 1/4 inches tall by 1 1/4 inches wide by 1 3/4 inches deep and weighs 3 ounces without packaging.

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