Charming Antique Carved, Painted Revolutionary War Officer creamy glaze Otherwise very good condition

Otherwise very good condition

which I think would be absolutely the perfect one in which to present an engagement ring

with just one little flaw to the edge of one plate

with whiskers that look like arrows pointing towards his nose

it's holding up and on just fine

Charming Antique Carved, Painted Revolutionary War Officer creamy glaze Otherwise very good conditionI believe this early carving is meant to represent a Revolutionary War officer tricorne hat, blue long coat, gold sash, and yellow waist coat and breeches. Sadly, this wonderful fellow lost part of one arm and also the very corner tip of his hat along the way but he's so good I'd just call them battle wounds! The original paint has endured and aged beautifully, and he is otherwise in great shape, still sturdily attached to his base and standing tall