In 2019 I found my most-wanted-ever model plus a bonus companion.
The grey Metlox Circus Pony and the even harder to find palomino version.
I'd come across this photo (below) decades previously, fallen in love with it, and had been looking for the piece ever since. (Photo by unknown and from an old internet search.)
I had no idea for most of those decades that a palomino version also existed, and even when I did finally hear about it, that seemed more rumor than truth. It was only years later that I found a photo of the palomino on The Model Horse Gallery which confirmed that it was indeed real.
Of course, then I actively added the palomino to my search!
Heads up that the grey version may be offered for sale soon.
Yesterday on the Metlox Pottery Facebook page, a woman shared a photo of the grey piece, asking for information about it and saying that she "was not opposed to selling him."
Photos by Sandy Maresca and posted on Facebook Metlox page.
As you might imagine, it caused some excitement - I've only seen the horse come up for sale once. (Mine.)
I love how people responded. Some offered honest information about what it was and its sales opportunities while others gave suggestions on the best way/places to sell the piece so it would bring the price a horse like that should get.
Many of those offering information also expressed that they, too, were interested in buying it, and yet they still gave the owner knowledge about her horse, its value, and the best ways to find buyers to maximize her sale.
It was kind and it was helpful. Collectors helping one of their own without letting their own desires to buy get in the way. The owner is lucky - not everyone would have been as forthcoming in what they knew about a valuable model that they were also interested in buying.
I'll keep ya'll posted and if she does put it up for sale, I'll provide a link to it. Even if you don't want it, I think that that sale would be interesting to watch. I would expect it to go for a high price.
I have no idea what her decision will be but if you are interested, cross your fingers. This would be a very rare opportunity to get a very hard to find piece.
Stay 'tooned!
That IS kind and helpful.
ReplyDeleteIn all the years I've been a hobby member I've (mostly) come across kind and generous, helpful members. I strive to give back those same qualities whenever possible.
And I've been the recipient of your kindness and generosity more than once! :). Lynn
ReplyDeleteBoy does that pony bring back the memories! How fired up I was: I rarely try that hard for a horse for someone else. :) Today I look at him with disinterested love. I hope he goes to a good home and to someone who can appreciate the rarity.
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