Franklin Mint's First Collection of Hand Painted Pewter Children of the World Figures

This is a Complete Collection of 12 figures representing 12 lands. They represent the magic of childhood and will bring smiles for years to come. Each charming figure is an original work of art, made of Fine Pewter and Hand Painted expressly and exclusively for this collection. Each is authentically detailed reflecting the culture and tradition of the country it represents.

Issued in limited edition in 1977. Collection Includes:

·         American Boy in sandlot baseball - (4 1/2 " tall)

·         Japanese Girl in kimono and parasol - (5" tall)

·         German Boy striding along a mountain path - (4 3/4" tall)

·         Dutch Girl filling basket of tulips - (4 1/4" tall)

·         Swedish youth on skis - (4 3/4" tall)

·         English young equestrienne - (4 3/4" tall)

·         Kenya lad cares for calf -  (3" to top of boy 4" to top of rod in his hand)

·         Philippines Girl strums banduria - (3" tall)

·         Mexico Boy swings at pinata  - (6 1/4" tall)

·         French Girl carrying bread and balloons - (6" tall)

·         Italian Boy plays with Pinocchio - (6 1/4" tall)

·         Australia Girl feeds koala bear - (4 1/4" tall)

On the bottom of each figure states, Children Of The World, the country, Hand Painted Fine Pewter, The Franklin Mint 1977.

This collection was issued in only 1 edition and was not available through stores or art galleries. Don't miss out on this rare find

Original price paid was $1,440.00

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