Vintage Folk Art Wooden Push Toy

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This is a vintage folk art wooden push toy from the early-to-mid 20th century. It is a handcrafted articulated pull … Read more This is a vintage folk art wooden push toy from the early-to-mid 20th century. It is a handcrafted articulated pull toy featuring a whimsical clown (or jester) riding a large wheel. The figure is constructed from hand-cut painted wood with wire-linked moving limbs that animate as the toy is pulled.

When you push the long stick forward along the ground, the rotating bottom wheel acts as a crank, causing the articulated clown figure to move its arms and legs up and down in a rhythmic, acrobatic motion. The age-related wear, crackled paint, and patina add to its authentic vintage appeal.

o Handcrafted painted wood construction
o Articulated moving arms and legs
o Original wire linkages
o Original painted finish with natural age wear
o Approximate age: mid-20th century (circa 1930s–1950s)
o Unsigned / maker unknown
o Sold as found in original vintage condition See less