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S e c r e t s
Hedgehogs run rampant in the Cotswolds, much like squirrels in New Hampshire
and armadillos in Texas, and they are prone to
suffer the same fate in their attempt to cross roadways. This box figurine
depicts a near miss. All four hedgehogs nestle atop
a bed of leaves, scattered with trinkets and rubbish. The mouse is
hiding beneath a leaf near the worm on the base. The tyre
of the car that swerved to miss the lucky, shaven fellow is found within
the box. A few prototypes show the hedgehogs
eating worms. These were removed or covered with leaves on the production
pieces. Hallmarks include diamond, clock
face with month 2, HBC logo, and Pc.