I am curious about this Figurine, can anybody tell me a little about it?
I am curious about this turtle figurine I found on Ebay, I have one Identical and would like to know if there is anything interesting about it.
The link is http://i12.ebayimg.com/07/i/000/8e/e7/68ec_1.JPG
It is marked Peerage, England on the bottom of his head
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They were made by the Peerage metal works in
England anywhere from 1920-1940. Usually from solid brass. The little turtles and frogs were used as weights to hold down tablecloths wneh eating outside to keep them from blowing in the wind.