J.E. Jeffreys 19th Century British Pencil Drawing of Boy on Donkey orange bell making it feel massive despite

making it feel massive despite its diminutive size

Known affectionately as the "happy wood carver" Copeland was renowned especially for his exceptional use of the grain of southern wood in his carving

I'm becoming quite enamored of old wooden toys

I bought this complete set together and am selling them as a set

J.E. Jeffreys 19th Century British Pencil Drawing of Boy on Donkey orange bell making it feel massive despiteThis little boy with stick in hand makes me think of a young Napolean every time I look at him doesn't he just look like he's planning to rule the world?! At the moment, though, he seems to have just lost his hat and is hoping to use the stick to grab it, but the kindly looking donkey upon which he is perched seems much more interested in his little dog friend than in turning around to help. As such, the drawing unpacks as a wonderful portrait of