Captured within a woodland glade, this intricate design features a squirrel holding an acorn, an enduring emblem of preparation, pre-harvest, and play.

Rendered with fine detail, the scene evokes the stillness of the forest. Squirrels have long been symbols of foresight and resourcefulness. In Norse myth, they ferried messages between worlds; in Renaissance emblems, they were admired for their instinct to gather and preserve. Here, nestled among leaves and branches, the squirrel becomes a reminder: to plan with care, to play without apology, and to tuck beauty away for leaner seasons.

This is the first edition of the Kathryn Hastings Squirrel, with first 11 recorded in the Collectors Register.