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Name:The Last Laugh Artist:Peter Calvesbert Item No:TJBD Collection Name:Treasure Jest Subset Name:Small Treasure Jest Made In:England Status:Retired Carving Date:1999 Release Date:6/1/1999 Retirement Date:11/1/2003 Edition Size:13705 Dimensions (Inches):3 1/2 x 2 3/8 x 3 S e c r e t s You may not be familiar with the odd looking dodo. Perhaps it's because the last sighting of this now extinct species was in 1681, as seen on the gravestone. A passenger pigeon, once one of the most numerous birds on the planet, carves the epitaph. Little does he realize that he too will soon be extinct. "Martha 29 1914" pays homage to the last passenger pigeon that died in the Cincinnati Zoo. "Ireland?" refers to Peter's possible relocation to Ireland & "Felix" commemorates the horse of Peter's wife, Andrea. The tin can & human footprint signify man's role in earth's ecological crisis. Peter's mouse is nestled in the wing of the pigeon. Inside Version 1, the dodo bluntly tells a cat to go away. Cats & dogs ate dodo eggs & were partly responsible for their extinction. The interior of the Infinity Version contains gravestones of other animals with their dates of extinction. Hallmarks include ©, 99, HBC logo, ed.#, & Pc. We ship via USPS within three business days of purchase. This item weighs 6 ounces without packaging. Thanks for looking at my listing. Returns The items you see are mostly from estate sales & auctions & have an expected amount of wear commensurate with its age from normal use & is not a reason for a return. We do not accept returns based on buyer's remorse or change of taste - we are not selling our items on "approval". Returns accepted only if the item has been grossly misdescribed or misrepresented We try very hard to carefully describe & picture any damage or repairs, please take the time to read the entire description & view all the pictures. If we have overlooked something please email before leaving feedback so we can work it out & make it right We strive for five star excellence for every sale Retired 1999 Harmony Kingdom "The Last Laugh" Piece Infinity Version Excellent Condition With Original Box
