Two Italian Novelties by Lenci with Original Labels

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11" (28 cm.) Each is firmly-stuffed fantasy sea object, including grey felt whale with fringed fins, stitched-on felt eyes, red scales, nose and teeth, and with stitched-on blue felt sailor jacket and cap labeled S.S. Independence, holding red and white tube and rope, and black velvet seal with tiny glass eyes, embroidered whiskers, stitched-on red, white and blue mariner jacket with applique anchor, matching cap. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Lenci Torino (cloth tag). Comments: Lenci, circa 1940s. Value Points: amusing Lenci novelties are well preserved and well-detailed.