5.5 by 4 inches - not sure if hand made. Has an unusual, square shaped chamber and what appears to be a missing trigger system. A slit near the front for a rubber band?
Monday, 24 December 2018
Hand made folk art toy pistol
9 nine inches long and painted. Has a trigger that can be cocked and the pulled that makes a clicking sound.
Hand made carved and painted toy pistol
9 inches in length and made for a child to play with. Someone has carved their initials, VA, into it.
Tuesday, 7 August 2018
19th C polychromed jigger doll
This recently came from England and appears to be lathe turned and then carved in places ( the one remaining foot has carvings to indicate toes ). It is a whopping 16 inches long.
Thursday, 5 July 2018
Folk art carved articulated figure
A 19th C carved figure that is believed to be originally from Quebec, Canada since it was acquired a few years ago from a folk art dealer who resided in Boucherville, Quebec. Interestingly short arms with finger details. No signs of this having been a jig doll, but considerable signs of use/play. 11 inches tall.
Folk art carved jig doll
Only 6 inches tall with a great patina. He comes from South Carolina and had a hat pin which was used to make him dance.
Carved and painted jig doll
He appears to have been made to represent a porter or bellboy given that he has bags instead of hands. 8 inches tall.
Thursday, 3 May 2018
Folk art, home made tin man sporting figures
Four home made folk art tin man sporting figures. Each is 12 inches tall on their bases. Found in Florida.
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