Three Old Painted Lead Royal Navy Sailors with Bayonettes Lined Up in a Row carved folk art car though I do not believe

though I do not believe it is that old

Love at first sight with this one--photos do no justice

Charming and unusual and quite special feeling

which sits atop the unlidded pedestal box below (which itself can be flipped on its head

Three Old Painted Lead Royal Navy Sailors with Bayonettes Lined Up in a Row carved folk art car though I do not believeJust something about these three old lead sailors lined up in a row on this base, together forever, at the ready. Hand painted, with pink cheeks, and the face of each with a different character than the next. Nice early ones, late 19th very early 20th century, with the base I believe the work of their original owner. 2 7 8" l x 2 1 4" t x 1" d base. Very good condition, very nice patina. Sturdy and sound, with just the tips of their bayonettes of of a