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Lot of 4 Miniature Wade Figurines - Made in England From the Pet Shop Series, Budgie(Parrot,) Duck, Goldfish and Pony Budgie Parrot(green)-1 6/8" high x approx. 1" wide Duck(brown)- 1 1/2" high x approx 7/8" wide Goldfish (orange) -1 3/8" high x 1 1/2" wide Pony(gray) - 1 2/8" high x 1 5/8" wide Glazed ceramic porcelain miniatures by Wade All New in sealed packages Red Rose Tea Collectible Ridges on bottom to use to strike a match Please see photos for details Wade figurines or Whimsies have a fascinating history. In 1967, Brooke Bond Foods, the then-parent company of Red Rose Tea, contracted with George Wade and Son Ltd., a British ceramics manufacturer with roots dating back to 1867, to produce a line of miniatures to be included in specially marked boxes of Red Rose Tea in certain parts of Canada. The original 32 miniatures — known as “Whimsies” — were comprised of an assortment of animals. The company was pleased with the results, and launched a similar promotion in 1970, this time targeting the British market. In 1983, the company started including the miniatures in tea sold in the United States. From my smoke free home. No returns. Thanks for looking!