Animal: Crocodiles
Artist: Peter Calvesbert
Made In: England
Carving Date: 1997
Release Date: 1/1/1998
Retirement Date: 10/1/2000
Edition Size:19,204
Dimensions (Inches): 2.6 x 1.73 x 2.56
S e c r e t s:
This pair of crocodiles rest leisurely in their boat with a zebra leg as a paddle, having finished a large meal. Litter around and inside the boat provides clues to the morsels that they have just eaten. The mouse is hiding near the boat’s missing rudder. Within the box are a peace sign, fish skeletons, footprints of a wading bird, and a hamburger box with 'M' inscribed on it. After being contacted by McDonald’s, the 'M' inside Version 1 was changed to 'HK' due to potential trademark confusion. Coincidentally, the name of the box is not unlike the name of McDonald’s founder, Ray Kroc. 'Cool cider,' 'docile orc,' and 'cod recoil' are anagrams for 'crocodile.' Hallmarks include ©, heart, HBC logo, ed.#, and Pc.