Britains' Painted Lead Circus Ringmaster! enamel dish though I am not entirely

though I am not entirely sure

Signed and dated at bottom center

who clearly had a great deal of respect for this piece of wood

though a little earlier

Britains' Painted Lead Circus Ringmaster! enamel dish though I am not entirelyI am completely taken with this little ringmaster (look at those pink cheeks!), whose right arm moves up and down to raise or lower his crop. Part of the English company Britains' "Mammoth Circus" set, he once would have commanded a whole fleet go animals and performers (prancing horses, stiltwalkers, balancing ballerinas, etc), but I think I like him best just on his own, perhaps to keep nearby for one needs a little motivation to get going! I