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#9765 01/23/2010 04:43 PM
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After I posted my Allach squirrel, which we all agree is called an Eichhorn in German, I was given a lead by Bill Warda, a gentleman and a true credit to the spirit of this fine hobby, on another squirrel.

Since I like Eick, and the Eichhorn is the TM used by Eickhorn, I have started to pick up procelain squirrels mostly to use as a back drop for my Eick daggers and bayonets. And, these items have a high wife acceptance factor.

This squirrel is made by Meissen and has a couple of very tiny flaws, which made it very affordable to me.

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#9766 01/23/2010 04:43 PM
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Another frontal view

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#9767 01/23/2010 04:44 PM
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Side view

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#9768 01/23/2010 04:44 PM
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Rear view

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#9769 01/23/2010 04:45 PM
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A closeup of the little rodent

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#9770 01/23/2010 04:45 PM
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The flaws (noticeable if you look closely on the front view)

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#9771 01/23/2010 04:48 PM
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Bottom markings.

I can make out the number 78758, can anyone help me with what the others mean? and with what the 78758 means?

And, thank you again, Bill, for helping me find this.

John

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#9772 01/23/2010 05:03 PM
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Very nice John, a beautiful addition to you collection of squirrels, why doesn't it surprise me that Bill had a hand in finding that, he is one for squirreling Big Grin away information on all types of porcelain.

Nice

Gary

#9773 01/23/2010 10:09 PM
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And he gave me information on other squirrels that I could be looking for... bummer.

I thought that I could get away with only one. I hate this hobby.

Big Grin

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#9774 01/23/2010 10:53 PM
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Hi John,
Another nice piece you can't go wrong with no matter the super tiny flaws. I really like these squirrels and hope you continue to show us more of your finds. Bill certainly is an inspiration to us all and is always giving a helping hand whenever he can. This porcelain stuff is addictive and like you stated, it is something most wives will enjoy as well. I picked up a porcelain doe companion for my Damhirsch and the wife loves it and now insists I get a porcelain fawn.

#9775 01/24/2010 12:04 AM
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Very nice John and congrats on adding this piece to your growing Squirrel family. Bill is the man on porcelain.

#9776 03/21/2010 06:05 PM
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My latest, again from Bill Warda. A tiny Rosenthal white Eichhorn that goes very well with my other white squirrels.

Bill is evil, I tell you, evil. I thought that I would be satisfied with one (or maybe two) examples of squirrels that I could use as backdrops to my Eickhorn blades. But, then along comes Bill with all kinds of ideas and suggestions that I CANNOT ignore. Big Grin Big Grin

Here is the little rodent with his bigger white brothers.

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#9777 03/21/2010 06:06 PM
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Another pic of the grouping (but invaded by a green pointy headed monster)

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#9778 03/21/2010 06:06 PM
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Here are pics of the little rodent.

Pic 1

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#9779 03/21/2010 06:07 PM
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Pic 2

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#9780 03/21/2010 06:07 PM
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Pic 3

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#9781 03/21/2010 06:07 PM
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Pic 4

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#9782 03/21/2010 06:07 PM
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Pic 5

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#9783 03/21/2010 06:09 PM
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The TM. I can make out Rosenthal and Germany.

Thank you, Bill. This just arrived Chez JohnZ this week and I so proud to be able to show it to you.

John

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#9784 03/21/2010 10:20 PM
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Congrats John on a fine family of Squirrels!

#9785 03/22/2010 07:26 PM
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John,

It's good to see the squirrels are multiplying
so quickly ... Big Grin you've got some excellent figures there to go with your fine Eickhorn collection.

I'll have to see if I can find you a few more
neat examples. Cool

Is that the extremely rare, black porcelain Allach narwhal? Eek First time I've ever seen one, nice!

I consider it a pleasure helping others with the same interests as me and especially when they're as cordial and as easy to deal with as you are. Wink

Best wishes and much continued good luck with your fine bayonet collection.

Best!

Bill W.

#9786 03/22/2010 07:45 PM
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Very nice John, got to love those squirrels, they will go very nice with your Eickhorn collection, anything else in the offing.

Gary

#9787 03/24/2010 11:22 AM
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Thank you, all.

The thing that I love the most about this hobby is the great people who are here to help, advise and encourage you as you expand and modify your collection. You guys are all fantastic and it is a pleasure to be able to interact with any and all of you.

Further to Bill's comment about my rare soapstone 'Allach' pieces made in captivity by Eskimo prisoners-of-war only... I will post a couple more pictures along with their squirrel buddies in a future post.

John


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#9788 03/24/2010 11:21 PM
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JohnZ,

Here is another example of the Meissen Squirrel only in Terracotta. It is identical to yours. This example is flawless.

It's available ..

All the best ..

Mike W.

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#9789 03/24/2010 11:23 PM
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Please forgive my terrible images. I used a flash as it is a much darker brown.

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#9791 03/27/2010 11:30 AM
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Mike,

That's a beauty of a squirrel ! Wink

Bill

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Youz guyz have the best of stuff...I enjoy observing....but.....I have one of the 'originals'.....

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#9793 04/01/2010 10:46 PM
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I told you that I would post pictures of those very rare Allach Eskimo carvings. I have it on good authority from very many reputable people who do not want their names used that these items were made by Eskimo prisoners of war being held in the ultra-secret Stalag 'Iamfreezingmydamnnutsoffhere' that the SS/SD established in the wilds of Russia.

Here are a few shots:

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#9794 04/01/2010 10:47 PM
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Another shot of the rare dancing bear Akllachs.

Just posting these while I wait for a couple more squirrels (and a few other friends of theirs) to show up Chez JohnZ).

John

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#9795 04/01/2010 10:48 PM
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Ok, 1 more.

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#9796 04/11/2010 03:19 PM
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Ok, the Terracotta Meissen that Mike W posted earlier has arrived at Chez JohnZ to join its white brother and its other cousins.

Here are some shots I took of this really neat squirrel.

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#9797 04/11/2010 03:20 PM
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Another shot from the front

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Closeup

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From the side

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The squirrel's butt

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The base

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And the markings.

I am happy to say that he is enjoying his reunion with his family and friends here and is anxiously awaiting the arrival of a little cousin.. on its way from the Schloss Warda.

John

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#9803 04/12/2010 07:53 AM
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John,

Simply an outstanding pair by Meissen, very nice indeed!

I bet you'll be spending more than a few hours
admiring and enjoying these two ... Big Grin

Best!

Bill

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I agree, a very nice collection. Congrats!

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