Lefton Pottery Hippo Figurine Paperweight #5555 Orange and Blue w Green Rhinestone Eyes

Lefton Hippopotamus Ceramic Paperweight Circa 1968 - 1970
Orange and blue glaze. Green rhinestones jewel eyes.
Cork covered bottom with Code number 5555 ink stamped
on the cork bottom. A red and gold Lefton sticker/label that
reads "Lefton, Trade Mark Exclusives, Japan"
Approx. 4.5" long and 3.5" tall.
This hippo appeared in Lefton dealer catalogs from 1968 thru 1970.
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Info and Lefton 1969 dealer catalog page courtesy of  c*me*4*lefton*info - May 2, 2012 - on the eBay Pottery Glass and Porcelain discussion board.