Wednesday, December 12, 2012

247. I GAT RIZAL'S BUST!


Now here's a nicely-put together cast metal bust of our national hero which I found in a used furniture shop in Apalit. And unlike plaster statues of Jose Rizal, this one is made of heavy polished brass. The base, I suspect, is a later addition, made of wood, aluminum and accentuated with a metal crest.  Maybe this once rested on somebody's desk, or in some school principal's or politico's office. But for now, I am happy to house Gat Jose in my library, happy to have a hero watch over me.

Wednesday, December 5, 2012

246. Boxed: WALT DISNEY'S PETER PAN

A 1969 Walt Disney tin lunchbox of Peter Pan manufactured by Aladdin Industries--found at the famous Grand Thrift Shop at Cubao Expo. A pity the thermo is missing! But this lunch box is in exquisite condition, almost unused! This side shows Peter Pan in a duel with Captain Hook...

The other side shows the Darling children flying with Peter Pan. The side panels feature other characters from the popular animated film. Great coloring on this box! I coveted this lunchbox when I was a kid..but unlike Peter Pan, I grew up and sort of outgrew my interest in such kidstuff. Until my second childhood stage kicked in....