Three Old Painted Lead Royal Navy Sailors with Bayonettes Lined Up in a Row miniature shoe collection It came into use in

It came into use in China in the 1820s (reaching its heyday in the 1830s and 40s) as a means to satisfy the increasing demand for small

and think one can never have too many

Some surface rust and dings but in great structural shape

These are mother of pearl etched with number values to be used for betting

Oil on canvas adhered to board and early 20th century I believe

Three Old Painted Lead Royal Navy Sailors with Bayonettes Lined Up in a Row miniature shoe collection It came into use inJust something about these three old lead sailors lined up in a row on this base, together forever, at the ready. Hand painted, with pink cheeks, and the face of each with a different character than the next. Nice early ones, late 19th very early 20th century, with the base I believe the work of their original owner. 2 7 8" l x 2 1 4" t x 1" d base. Very good condition, very nice patina. Sturdy and sound, with just the tips of their bayonettes of of a