SOLD Harmony Kingdom Roly Poly "Mostel" Owl Figurine Box

Collectibles : Decorative Arts : Harmony Kingdom : Figurine Box

 

The UK based Harmony Kingdom began making the figurine boxes in the early 1990's. They have quickly become highly collectible. The boxes are intricate carvings by master artists made of crushed marble and resin to resemble antique ivory. The Roly Poly line are ball shaped figures named for famous people. "Mostel" is a figurine box of a little owl named for an actor. There is no carving inside. The box was carved by master carver Adam Binder in 2000 for release on 5/1/2000. Only 10,803 boxes were issued, then the piece was retired on 2/21/2001. The dimensions of the piece are 1.65 x 1.65 x 1.57 inches. The model number is TJRPOW. Mostel is referenced in the 9th edition Price Guide to Contemporary Collectibles and Limited editions by Mary L. Sieber. He comes with his original box, as shown. Condition is excellent.

Item ID: 1305