Posted 12 years ago
miKKoChris…
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I had to share the marvelous birthday present I recently received. I saw the postage from Europe and thought that a kind friend might have sent me a piece of Swedish or Finnish art glass. But no! Out jumped this "Skotte", which I've heard translated as 'Scotsman'. Don't know if the translation is a felicitous one, but I am sure that the Scottish Terrier is most felicitous - no mistaking him! - he's the very essence of Scottiehood. From Lisa Larson's "Kennel" Series, for Gustavsberg Sweden. I don't know exactly when he was made. I have seen one identified as 1972 production, and another as 1977-79. I do know that this doggie was a limited production number, and I'm told that he is rather scarce. I had never heard of Lisa Larson before joining Collectors Weekly, but these Larson dog figurines attracted me immediately. I am delighted with this noble fellow, with his dignified bearing, his intelligent and alert face, his joie de vivre, enthusiasm, courage, wit, spirit, his bristling whiskers, and luxuriously combed coat. Larson has captured the essence of the King of the Terriers beautifully. Notice the combed 'skirt', beard, and eyebrows. She also stippled the glaze on his back. Skotte is a deep, muted green. My photos don't capture it well. 8 cm tall. Woof woof!
It is precious !! love it MiKKo
Thank you, dear Manikin!! So glad that you like it. He really does represent the Scottie soul. : )
Thank you, Mustangtony! Glad you like him. He wanted to come meet the people on CW, where so many persons admire the Scottie soul. : )
Hello, scandi! So good to see you! Hope you, Louis, and family are well and joyous this evening. : )
Thank you for your kind remembrance of The Colonel! Yes, I don't know who's watching the other more keenly, the Post Man or the Scottie, but they are both on high alert in the presence of each other. Skotte laddie sends Louis a treat! : D
Thank you very much, walksoftly and kerry 10456!! The Colonel sends his regards. : )
Thank you very much, bratjdd!! : )
Well Happy Birthday miKKo! Love this little fella, quite adorable.
Thank you, lundy!! Good to see you. Are you ready for Old Man Winter yet?
Thanks very much for your good wishes and kind appreciation, AmberRose!! Yes, I find him adorable, too! : )
Hi, Bellin! Hope your Sunday is a blessed one!
Yes, I am so very fortunate. I was completely surprised when I received this - instantly enchanted by this Skotte fellow. Thanks much for your very kind words and appreciation!!! : )
BTW miKKo, Happy Birthday!!
Thank you most kindly, kerry10456!! : )
HAPPY BIRTHDAY miKKo !!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thank you very much, Hedgewalker!! : )
Thank you very much, gargoylecollector!! I love your dog! : )
Thank you kindly, vetraio!! : )
Simply lovely -- looks very obedient -- I bet you when you tell he to stay he's right on it! An air of innocent wisdom...
Dear, kind trunkman! Have you ever known a Scottie? Obiedience is not his most notable virtue. A Scottie is not referred to as the King of the Terriers for nothing - certainly not for his 'obedience'. The Scottie is afraid of nothing!, very curious and spirited. Obedience is an...ummm..."secondary" virtue. Big difference between a Scottie and a German Shepherd! Innocent wisdom is right on target, though! Now, this Skotte chap does stay right where I put him, but he's the only Scottie of my acquaintance for whom I can make that claim. : )
Now I know a Scottie -- and am the better for it!
Oh! just toooo! cute Mikko....looove him!....:-)
Thank you very much, PhilDavidAlexanderMorris!! : )
Thank you very much, inky!! Good to see you!! Say hello to Monty for me and Skotte laddie, please! : )
Hi, Bellin! How are you today, sir? : )
Monty say's hello to Skotte Laddie!...;-)
Thank you very much, kulektor!! : )
To inky from Col. Skotte: Woof, woof!!! : )
Doing great, thank you, sir! Wonderful to see chinablue again, isn't it? : D
Tbank you very much, bratjdd!! : )
Thank you very much, Justanovice!! : )
Thank you very much, mustangtony!! : )
Thank you very much, birdie!! : )
Belated Happy Birthday, Mikko
What a handsome little boy you have to share it with,
congratulations & love,
Tony.
Hi, Budek! Thank you so very much for your birthday good wishes and love! God bless you for your great goodness, sir! Col. Skotte is a handsome laddie, isn't he? Regards, miKKo
Mikko.. This is beautiful. Wonderful B-Day present. What stone is it? Larson is a big name in Sweden. I am a "larson" in effect. Though my family switched it to "Lawson" when moving to the USA. It is my middle name. Interestingly enough, this could be a far far off relative somehow. Far also because I carry no art skills :). Great piece and I love green. A priceless gift from Sweden! congrats ! Steve
Hi, stevedeal001! Good to see you, sir! Thank you very much for your kind compliments on my Skotte dog. I too love the green. The figurine is ceramic, not stone, but it does resemble stone, doesn't it? It might be easier to discern its composition if I were a better photographer. : ) Sweden is a fascinating country. I have never been there. Have you visited Sweden? Thanks again for your kind comments! miKKo
Thank you very much, bratjdd!! : )
Thank you very much, Bellin!! : )
Thank you very much, Sizzler and ttomtucker!! : )
Thank you very much, Strawberry!! : )
Thank you very much, nldionne!! : )
Thank you very much, AR8Jason!! : )
Thank you very much, iHeartLisaLarson and Moonstonelover for your kind appreciation!!! : )