A delightful piece of 1980s American pewter craft, this authentic 1983 collectible was sculpted by renowned Colorado artist Michael Ricker as part of his celebrated "Newborn" series. Featuring a whimsical baby dragon bursting free from a polished, golden-finished eggshell, it offers an enduring touch of nostalgic charm and storied character for any display shelf or curio cabinet.  
Resting inside the remnants of its golden egg, this little dragon peeks out with sculpted scales, folded wings, and an eggshell perch perched atop its head. Cast in solid, weighty pewter, the piece pairs an earthy brushed-grey body with a radiant, polished gold-tone eggshell exterior, grounding fantasy sculpture in refined artisan metalwork.
Maker: Michael Ricker Pewter (Signed & Dated in Mold)  
Era: 1983  
Series: Newborn Series ("Sandy" Dragon)
Material: Solid Pewter with Polished Gold-Finished Pewter Accent  
Dimensions: Approximately 3" H x 3.25" W x 2.75" D  
Honest Condition: Beautiful vintage condition with solid structural integrity throughout. Shows authentic, gentle signs of age consistent with vintage cast metal, including light surface scuffing on the flat base bottom, fine handling marks on the polished golden egg dome, and faint oxidation along the deeper scale crevices. The artist's hallmark, copyright, date (1983), and stamped edition number remain legible. 
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Freshly hatched from 1983, this solid pewter Michael Ricker baby dragon brings a dash of storybook magic and golden glow to your cozy reading nooks