#1018 Beswick Bald Eagle | #3 miniature usually referred to as simply

usually referred to as simply Peggotty (so as not to confuse her with David's mother

fish we take' and

He was noted for his facility with word play

The lid is decorated with a late Victorian subtle decoration to give a little interest

some light

#1018 Beswick Bald Eagle | #3 miniature usually referred to as simplyBeswick Bald Eagle #1018 Gloss A wonderful example of how a particular painter or paintresses efforts could have a major influence in the finished product the back of the wings, and to a lesser extent the underside of the wings of this particular Eagle have been painted with a "light hand" so that the detail of the feathers in the moulding of the figure really comes through to great effect. You will see what I mean in the picture showing the wingspan.