Granny Allen's Tiger

[poliphilo]

I've been meaning to post this for weeks.

My Granny Allen trained as a woodcarver- around 100 years ago- and this small plaque is an example of her work. I don't have a tape measure to hand but I'd say it was about 8"X8".  The "royal tiger" is a badge of the Leicestershires- the regiment my grandfather served with during the First World War.  

Of all the knick-knacks we've got lying around the house, this is the one I'd least want to lose.

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[halfmoon-mollie.livejournal.com]

ooh, I love this. it is, for lack of a better word, VERY cool.

Yes, hang on to it.

Really, REALLY cool.

[poliphilo.livejournal.com]

Coolest thing I own. :)

[aellia.livejournal.com]

I like it. It looks suitably angry
Clever Granny Allen!
x

[poliphilo.livejournal.com]

She was clever- and rather ahead of her time, I think.

[sovay]

Of all the knick-knacks we've got lying around the house, this is the one I'd least want to lose.

I can see why. It's wonderful.

[poliphilo.livejournal.com]

I've had it since I was a boy- she gave it me herself- and I've always loved it.

[heleninwales.livejournal.com]

That is lovely and the family connection makes it even more interesting.

[poliphilo.livejournal.com]

I suppose I need to decide who I'm going to hand it on to. I'd like it to become an heirloom.

[huskyteer.livejournal.com]

That's lovely!

My Grandma's creative legacy is mostly polystyrene and sequin Christmas ornaments :)

[poliphilo.livejournal.com]

And do you still put them up?

[mummm.livejournal.com]

Oh my! I can sure see why you would not want to lose that. It's a GEM.

Your family has been chock full of talent I would say!

[poliphilo.livejournal.com]

We like to dabble in the visual arts. My grandmother's brother was a professional painter, my sister is a painter and photographer....

[oakmouse]

That's a lovely bit of work!

[poliphilo.livejournal.com]

My very favourite possession.

[daisytells.livejournal.com]

To quote John Cleese: It is, "Very Nice Indeed". Yes, by all means it should become an heirloom. There is so much talent in your family! It is a fine piece of wood and it contains a fine carving of a royal cat...

[poliphilo.livejournal.com]

I've been thinking how there comes a time when one should start handing things on. One can always put bequests in a will, but I think it's better to act while one's still alive.

[lblanchard.livejournal.com]

That's wonderful! Coincidentally, I photographed this iron lion earlier this week:

http://flickr.com/photos/lblanchard/3095058197/

I think it's a little older than your granny's tiger.

[poliphilo.livejournal.com]

What a magnificent fireplace!