Friends In High Places Name: Friends In High Places Artist: Peter Calvesbert Item No: TJGI Collection Name: Treasure Jest Subset Name: Small Treasure Jest Exclusive To: Made In: England Status: Retired Carving Date: 1996 Release Date: 1/1/1997 In Store Date: Retirement Date: 3/13/2009 Edition Size: 29970 US Issue Price in USD: $65 UK Issue Price in GBP: £ CAN Issue Price in CND: $ Category: Box Figurine Dimensions (Inches): 2.17 x 1.77 x 3.43 Ordering Information: Available at select HK dealers or through the secondary market. S e c r e t s During Peter’s honeymoon in Africa, the majesty and grace of its creatures inspired him to sculpt this elegant piece. In this box figurine, the giraffes have stripped the trees of their leaves so that there is no shade for the lion cubs. However, the giraffes know the cubs have full bellies and are no threat, and allow them to take cover from the fierce sun, a moment of harmony in the animal kingdom. The initial 500 pieces have the mouse under the chin of a giraffe. During the moulding process the mouse became nearly unrecognisable, so it was moved between the lion’s paws. A South African cent is carved within, commemorating Peter and Andrea’s honeymoon. Hallmarks include ©, diamond, HBC logo, ed.#, and Pc.