senshukai royal pet : hippopotamus soy candle Each piece is beautifully made

Each piece is beautifully made in Japan by a nearly century-old

The tuck box was printed on a vintage letterpress

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senshukai royal pet : hippopotamus soy candle Each piece is beautifully madeThese stylish wooden critters were made by Japanese kokeshi craftsmen in the late 1960s for Senshukai. The range, named Royal Pet, included more then 20 animals to collect, and were sold monthly by mail order subscription can you imagine? Originally inspired by Scandinavian design, Royal Pet figurines are now highly collectable and bring the warmth of natural timber and midcentury good looks to any shelf. in good original vintage condition mouth opens