4 DECEMBER 1926, Page 41

" Dismal Desmond," a velvety Dalmatian hound, with pink perpendant

tongue, adorns our office chimneypicce until Christmas time, when he will certainly be taken to bed by some child. His relations, a monkey with bright agate eyes, a pussy on wheels, a delicious sprite in black tights, and other toys from Messrs. Dean's are awaiting distribution amongst the Spectator staff. Messrs. Dean may be said to make some of the best toys in the world and they have sent us some delightful examples of their art.

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