Arden Sculptures (Merchandise of Cosgrove Hall's 'The Wind in the Willows')

[@mitzybetty]

Hi there! My Father is Christopher Holt, the owner of Arden Sculptures and sculptor of the originals. It’s been lovely to see you do this overview. My childhood was filled with wondering around the factory, seeing my Dad create these designs and watching the painters and various people packaging the sculptures. Dad’s nearly 82 now, sadly the company ran into issues and struggled to compete - especially with cheaper products coming that weren’t manufactured in the UK. I’m still so proud of my dad’s work, he was a talented artist. It’s lovely to see people still get enjoyment from the pieces all these years later - means a lot.

[@christinesouthgate6640]

They are so beautiful and surely must raise a smile every time you look upon them

[@animatorhaynes]

They really do, especially in the cabinet I have them displayed in.

[@bazbanter9329]

The last one you showed was amazing! They're all lovely ornaments but the picnic scene with Ratty, Mole and Toad is on another level! A real rare treasure there

[@animatorhaynes]

Thanks Baz! Yes the picnic piece is super rare and so beautiful. It took me so long to finally track it down!