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Folk art toy jointed man / tin / c. 1830s

Antique handmade toy dancing man, c. mid-nineteenth century. Originally the figure had a wooden dowel which in hand would bring him to life. Great evocative form and an early example of this type of folk art toy.

Good antique condition, with an unnoticeable split at his brow (see pictures).

Measurements

15 inches tall
4.5 inches wide

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