| Tipple-Topple Lions' couple, Malayan tapir, Bear and Barbary ape :-) updated 29 Nov 2012 | |
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Ana
Country/State : Utrecht/NL Age : 37 Joined : 2010-04-01 Posts : 11003
| Subject: Tipple-Topple Lions' couple, Malayan tapir, Bear and Barbary ape :-) updated 29 Nov 2012 Fri Jul 27, 2012 6:14 pm | |
| Yesterday I found in antique store some animal figures and thanks to help of Lesley I now know their brand: Tipple-Topple. (here is topic about it https://sts-forum.forumieren.de/t6210-vintage-bear-and-lioness-what-brand-pfeiffer-s-tipple-topple-d ) First I took only lioness and bear but today I came back for all others I'm very happy with my newcomers, they are so charming and have something magical in them, something what turn my imagination about the older times. [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.]They are all pretty damaged and I think about small restoration work. I don't want this to be invasion rework but real restoration so I would need to see pictures of the same models in better condition. I wonder if anyone from forum possibly have pictures of such? Then my animals would have new paws in right shape-I could sculpt following the pictures of originals. I don't want to loose their charm, just would love to see them healthy but still old, vintage animals Here are some more pictures of them Happy marriage of lions [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.] This lion has so charming and sincere eyes [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.] His wife's eyes are rather dreamy [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.]Mr Bear comes straight from the old forest tale [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.]And Barbary ape, funny one [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.]When I first time saw this tapir I thought it is Brazilian specie but now I see that he must be Malayan. I just didn't noticed his lighter markings on body because of dark antique shop interior... [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.] Please, if You friends could advice me if I shall try renovation on my new friends or not? _________________ Anna Horse and Bird studio - Horse sculptures My model horse collection
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SUSANNE Admin
Country/State : Denmark, the peninsula of Djursland. Age : 72 Joined : 2010-09-30 Posts : 37808
| Subject: Re: Tipple-Topple Lions' couple, Malayan tapir, Bear and Barbary ape :-) updated 29 Nov 2012 Fri Jul 27, 2012 6:50 pm | |
| They are Magic ! Beautyful ! Charming ! Quite exceptional , WOW! I LOVE them all, - also the funny monkey About restoring them, - there are two things that talk a lot in favour of restoring them : - They are missing paws etc and could probably easily get even more damaged if they don`t get help now. - It is "our Anna" who is going to help them So in this case, for once even I vote FOR a restauration ! We have seen what Lesley can do to give an old model a new life without spoiling the old charm. Of course Lesley is THE expert, but you ren`t so bad either |
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widukind
Country/State : Germany Age : 48 Joined : 2010-12-30 Posts : 45638
| Subject: Re: Tipple-Topple Lions' couple, Malayan tapir, Bear and Barbary ape :-) updated 29 Nov 2012 Fri Jul 27, 2012 6:59 pm | |
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baltimore zoo
Joined : 2010-06-30 Posts : 1650
| Subject: Baltimore zoo Fri Jul 27, 2012 7:24 pm | |
| Like the lion. There is something magical about him and his facial expression. |
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Ana
Country/State : Utrecht/NL Age : 37 Joined : 2010-04-01 Posts : 11003
| Subject: Re: Tipple-Topple Lions' couple, Malayan tapir, Bear and Barbary ape :-) updated 29 Nov 2012 Fri Jul 27, 2012 8:17 pm | |
| Thank You so much Susanne Andreas and Balti Susanne, I think I will try to repair them but I must prepare everything to do that Photos of the originals woud be first thing necessary Balti, yes the lion is very special, his eyes are so peaceful that I almost believe he is domesticated _________________ Anna Horse and Bird studio - Horse sculptures My model horse collection
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Roger Admin
Country/State : Portugal Age : 50 Joined : 2010-08-20 Posts : 35788
| Subject: Re: Tipple-Topple Lions' couple, Malayan tapir, Bear and Barbary ape :-) updated 29 Nov 2012 Fri Jul 27, 2012 9:20 pm | |
| Ana, they are wonderful but I must agree with Susanne. Some of them are in a condition that doesn't turn them in fantastic old collectibles! I think they need a good restoring and we trust completly in your talent what turns the decision easier. I hope someone find pictures of these figures in perfect condition. :) I love the monkey! |
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Elros Alvar
Country/State : Spain Age : 25 Joined : 2012-02-06 Posts : 3284
| Subject: Re: Tipple-Topple Lions' couple, Malayan tapir, Bear and Barbary ape :-) updated 29 Nov 2012 Fri Jul 27, 2012 9:22 pm | |
| I like the figures but are very old are half broken |
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scot(t)
Country/State : USA Age : 56 Joined : 2012-03-03 Posts : 2997
| Subject: Re: Tipple-Topple Lions' couple, Malayan tapir, Bear and Barbary ape :-) updated 29 Nov 2012 Fri Jul 27, 2012 9:34 pm | |
| Wow, Anna, those are great figures! Wonderful wonderful finds!
I am conservative in general about restoration (that is, mostly I prefer leaving things as they are). However, I agree with what others -- Susanne and Roger, for example -- have suggested: You should do it. Here's how I'm thinking about it. If I had found those figures and it were me trying to figure out what to do, I would see if either you or Harriet could restore them and if one of you could, I'd go that direction. If not, I'd keep them as they are. So, you should definitely restore them. And I'm really looking forward to seeing the results!
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Kikimalou Admin
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PeGe
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| Subject: Re: Tipple-Topple Lions' couple, Malayan tapir, Bear and Barbary ape :-) updated 29 Nov 2012 Fri Jul 27, 2012 11:05 pm | |
| no question: restore them please. And you could make a Brazilian Tapir of it, or a Baird's Tapir! but please don't change the facial expression of the lion male |
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Ana
Country/State : Utrecht/NL Age : 37 Joined : 2010-04-01 Posts : 11003
| Subject: Re: Tipple-Topple Lions' couple, Malayan tapir, Bear and Barbary ape :-) updated 29 Nov 2012 Fri Jul 27, 2012 11:41 pm | |
| _________________ Anna Horse and Bird studio - Horse sculptures My model horse collection
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Ana
Country/State : Utrecht/NL Age : 37 Joined : 2010-04-01 Posts : 11003
| Subject: Re: Tipple-Topple Lions' couple, Malayan tapir, Bear and Barbary ape :-) updated 29 Nov 2012 Thu Nov 29, 2012 6:23 pm | |
| I worked on bear and monkey last days (well, finally) :) Lions and tapir seems to need more time than these two. Here are photos after surgery :) [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.]Monkey is sentenced for a scary future, it will live with a crocodile [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.]Mr Bear found a good friend in Papbear :) [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.] _________________ Anna Horse and Bird studio - Horse sculptures My model horse collection
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PeGe
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| Subject: Re: Tipple-Topple Lions' couple, Malayan tapir, Bear and Barbary ape :-) updated 29 Nov 2012 Thu Nov 29, 2012 6:39 pm | |
| good job! I had to scroll to see where the damages were |
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Ana
Country/State : Utrecht/NL Age : 37 Joined : 2010-04-01 Posts : 11003
| Subject: Re: Tipple-Topple Lions' couple, Malayan tapir, Bear and Barbary ape :-) updated 29 Nov 2012 Thu Nov 29, 2012 7:16 pm | |
| Thanks Philipp _________________ Anna Horse and Bird studio - Horse sculptures My model horse collection
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Roger Admin
Country/State : Portugal Age : 50 Joined : 2010-08-20 Posts : 35788
| Subject: Re: Tipple-Topple Lions' couple, Malayan tapir, Bear and Barbary ape :-) updated 29 Nov 2012 Thu Nov 29, 2012 7:22 pm | |
| I love the sentence in which you say that the poor monkey is sentenced... ... sentenced to make a crocodile very happy! Great work again!!! |
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Ana
Country/State : Utrecht/NL Age : 37 Joined : 2010-04-01 Posts : 11003
| Subject: Re: Tipple-Topple Lions' couple, Malayan tapir, Bear and Barbary ape :-) updated 29 Nov 2012 Thu Nov 29, 2012 7:29 pm | |
| _________________ Anna Horse and Bird studio - Horse sculptures My model horse collection
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skysthelimit
Country/State : Serbia Age : 47 Joined : 2010-12-01 Posts : 4072
| Subject: Re: Tipple-Topple Lions' couple, Malayan tapir, Bear and Barbary ape :-) updated 29 Nov 2012 Thu Nov 29, 2012 9:28 pm | |
| Excellent work _________________ Robert
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widukind
Country/State : Germany Age : 48 Joined : 2010-12-30 Posts : 45638
| Subject: Re: Tipple-Topple Lions' couple, Malayan tapir, Bear and Barbary ape :-) updated 29 Nov 2012 Thu Nov 29, 2012 9:31 pm | |
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Ana
Country/State : Utrecht/NL Age : 37 Joined : 2010-04-01 Posts : 11003
| Subject: Re: Tipple-Topple Lions' couple, Malayan tapir, Bear and Barbary ape :-) updated 29 Nov 2012 Thu Nov 29, 2012 10:15 pm | |
| Thanks friends! _________________ Anna Horse and Bird studio - Horse sculptures My model horse collection
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Kikimalou Admin
Country/State : Lille, FRANCE Age : 60 Joined : 2010-04-01 Posts : 21147
| Subject: Re: Tipple-Topple Lions' couple, Malayan tapir, Bear and Barbary ape :-) updated 29 Nov 2012 Thu Nov 29, 2012 10:38 pm | |
| - PeGe wrote:
- good job!
I had to scroll to see where the damages were The same for me Anna (o)): (o)): (o)): |
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Ana
Country/State : Utrecht/NL Age : 37 Joined : 2010-04-01 Posts : 11003
| Subject: Re: Tipple-Topple Lions' couple, Malayan tapir, Bear and Barbary ape :-) updated 29 Nov 2012 Thu Nov 29, 2012 10:57 pm | |
| _________________ Anna Horse and Bird studio - Horse sculptures My model horse collection
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scot(t)
Country/State : USA Age : 56 Joined : 2012-03-03 Posts : 2997
| Subject: Re: Tipple-Topple Lions' couple, Malayan tapir, Bear and Barbary ape :-) updated 29 Nov 2012 Fri Nov 30, 2012 2:34 am | |
| Wow, wonderful work Anna! I think both look fantastic. The monkey is improved so much! |
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WILLYBACOMAN
Country/State : Zwolle, The Netherlands Age : 62 Joined : 2010-03-30 Posts : 6087
| Subject: Re: Tipple-Topple Lions' couple, Malayan tapir, Bear and Barbary ape :-) updated 29 Nov 2012 Mon Jan 14, 2013 2:50 am | |
| Like Christophe said, there is no better place to restore these classic figurines, then at your hands! I would have restored them as most as possible to the original state, but that is just my opinion, they are far better off then before, that is important to! (o)): _________________ http://www.collectorsquest.com/collector/1313/willybacoman
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