Excellent Old Die-Cast Alligator in Original Paint, Made in the USA steel skeeball game board I'll never not open one

I'll never not open one of these beautiful old marbled notebooks without looking to see what's inside

The hinged box

but I think this one is just perfect

with those juicy little tails at the ends of the S and C

Excellent Old Die-Cast Alligator in Original Paint, Made in the USA steel skeeball game board I'll never not open oneA nice old one, made in the USA, with original paint, sort of an olive green with creamy white underbelly and red inside his open mouth. Good weight, cast in two parts. I can't find an exact match out there for him but would guess maybe 1920 30s? I love him. 5 1 2" l x 7 8" w. Good condition, general wear and scattered paint loss, all adding up to what I'd call a perfect patina.