These pieces made the cut, so to speak, and came home with me after my trip antiquing with my daughter, Lisa.
A very early Pacer with a black halter.
He has some wear but his color is lovely.
No USA mark.
A B stamp Overo Paint from 1979.
There are three different patterns on the Overo Paint; this is the first and oldest one.
The B stamp.
I also picked up this Ceramic Arts Studio piece which is a copy of a Hagen Renaker Masterson piece.
I will probably use this as a show donation in the future. Often that is why I buy HSOs and DSOs. That way pieces that I may not want to have in my collection but that are collectible get into the hands of someone who values them.
This Japan china horse is fairly common
but its face was so sweet that I had to bring it home. Probably another show donation.
An old Gobel lamb with crazing will also be a show donation.
But the Mortens Studio Boxer pup is staying with me!
Mortens Studio pieces are difficult to find in good condition - they're plaster over a metal armature and very fragile. This pup is in excellent shape and I am fond of Mortens whether they be horses, dogs, or cats.
It has been months since I had last gone antiquing; these finds make me glad that I decided to go.
