{"product_id":"harmony-kingdom-chapeau-tjdlca9-david-lawrence-cat-archive-1","title":"Harmony Kingdom Chapeau TJDLCA9 David Lawrence Cat Archive","description":"\u003cp\u003eDavid Lawrence tucked a pretty black-and-white cat into a straw hat for \u003cem\u003eChapeau\u003c\/em\u003e, using the scene to explore the traditional importance of straw in England for both hats and thatched roofs. The design reaches back to older harvesting practices in which grain stems were preserved rather than shredded by modern combines.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInside is a traditional “corn dolly,” woven from the last harvested sheaf as a symbol of the spirit of the crop. The cryptic equation “7 ¾ + 7 ¼ = 21” records David's hat size, his wife Sue's hat size and their 21 years of marriage. Lawrence's signature acorn is concealed in the rose bouquet, and \u003cem\u003eChapeau\u003c\/em\u003e marked his 113th carving for Harmony Kingdom.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCarved in 2003 and released May 28, 2003, \u003cem\u003eChapeau\u003c\/em\u003e was made in England in an edition of 3,000 pieces. It reached stores September 1, 2003 as part of the Small Treasure Jest subset and was retired March 2, 2008.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrom the Harmony Kingdom Archives\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis example has a documented history that distinguishes it from an ordinary secondary-market \u003cem\u003eChapeau\u003c\/em\u003e. It comes directly from former Harmony Kingdom Archives inventory dispersed at auction in August 2026 and was acquired by AtopTheTables from Archive Lot HK55.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is one of the \u003cstrong\u003e3 Archive examples\u003c\/strong\u003e of TJDLCA9 acquired by AtopTheTables. This piece remained in former Harmony Kingdom company storage until the Archive was dispersed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYour purchase will include an AtopTheTables Certificate of Authenticity \u0026amp; Provenance documenting its connection to the Harmony Kingdom Archives.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eOriginal Archive Contents\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis piece is offered exactly as it was preserved in the Harmony Kingdom Archives. When original paperwork, such as an identification card or mini brochure, accompanied the piece in the Archive, that paperwork will be included even if it is not shown in the photographs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSome archive examples did not contain paperwork, and replacement or duplicate materials are not available. You will receive all original materials that accompanied this particular piece from the Archive.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe figurine remains in excellent archive-kept condition. No chips or damage are visible. Original packaging may show minor storage or handling wear consistent with its age and years in the Harmony Kingdom Archives.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlease review the photographs as part of the description for the condition and contents of this archive example.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMeasurements\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eChapeau\u003c\/em\u003e measures approximately \u003cstrong\u003e2.5 inches long × 2.1 inches wide × 2.4 inches high\u003c\/strong\u003e and weighs approximately \u003cstrong\u003e5 ounces\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Harmony Kingdom","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67577474613524,"sku":"TJDLCA9","price":39.77,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1025\/9090\/6644\/files\/TJDLCA9-00.jpg?v=1790390108","url":"https:\/\/atopthetables.com\/products\/harmony-kingdom-chapeau-tjdlca9-david-lawrence-cat-archive-1","provider":"AtopTheTables","version":"1.0","type":"link"}