Silver Model of Mr Mole from Wind in the Willows 1987

Description

Heading : Silver model of Mr Mole from Wind in the Willows by Sarah Jones
Date : Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1987 for Jones
Period : Elizabeth II
Origin : Birmingham, England
Decoration : Mr Mole climbs stairs with chamberstick in hand, slippers on feet, and night gown.
Size :  3.9cm width, 2.5cm depth, 3.8cm height
Condition : Excellent, minor scratching only
Restoration : None
Weight : 57 grams (1.8 troy)

By our reckoning this depicts Mr Badger showing Ratty and Moley up to their quarters when they, waylaid by both weather and menacing winter Wild Wood dwellers, call upon him in the middle of the night. The kindly but gruff Badger puts them up for the night as they discuss the many vehicular transgressions of the great Mr Toad,  the embodiment of the Edwardian idle rich and the son of Mr Badger’s deceased friend.

‘Well, it’s time. we were all in bed,’ said the Badger, getting up and fetching flat candlesticks. ‘Come along, you two, and I’ll show you to your quarters. And take your time tomorrow morning – breakfast at any hour you please!’