Abstract: A decorative figure is supported on a tappet rod extending vertically from a base member, with a support ring being provided at the upper end of the rod. The figure may be displayed by either placing the base member on a horizontal support surface for using the ring to suspend the assembly from an overhead support, such as a branch of a Christmas tree. The base member may also be provided with a recess for receiving a battery powered IC unit to produce electronically generated music.

Abstract: An ornamental figure is mounted on a vertical support rod by a rubber grommet, with the lower end of the rod being secured to a base assembly including a casing and bottom plate. A spacer member disposed between the casing and plate prevents deformation of the casing during threaded attachment of the rod to the plate.

Abstract: An ornamental figure is mounted on a vertical support rod by a rubber grommet, with the lower end of the rod being secured to a base assembly including a casing and bottom plate. A spacer member disposed between the casing and plate prevents deformation of the casing during threaded attachment of the rod to the plate.

Abstract: A piece of sculpture representing an animal having hair includes a rigid body and a plurality of thin, elongated metallic link chain strands attached by a first end of each chain to the body, leaving the second end hanging free and representing hair. A preferred embodiment includes some of the chain links rigidized with solder between adjacent links, which may be in the form of waves, curls or braids. Another preferred embodiment uses lengths of chain that are rolled and diamond cut wherein at least one surface along the length of a chain is a relatively flat reflective surface.

Abstract: A method of telling a story which involves changes of at least one of the identity, the mood and the circumstance of a fanciful main character is performed with the aid of a script, a model of the main character and accessory items wearable by the main character. In the performance of the method, the script is narrated, and while the script is being narrated, the accessory items worn by the main character are changed at appropriate times. The fanciful main character is a stuffed animal, specifically a horse. A first accessory item is a stuffed generally conical shaped horn the larger end of which is removably affixable to the forehead of the horse to convert the same to a unicorn, and a second accessory item is a pair of eyeglasses removably placeable on the horse.

Abstract: An article of statuary and a decorative surface finish therefor comprises a shaped body having an outer surface, and a thin wall constructed of a ferrous metal. A plurality of brass nodules are brazed to selected portions of the outer surface in an irregular manner, and are shaped to form a rough finished surface. The remainder of the outer surface is provided with spaced, flame scorched regions, each having a variegated coloration to produce a patina effect.