Furniture, Works of Art and Clocks - 11th January 2017

Lot 215

A 19th century Folk art carved pine and polychrome decorated jumping jack toy

Estimate £100 - £150 | Hammer £200

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Description

A 19th century Folk art carved pine and polychrome decorated jumping jack toy, in the form of a Harlequin, double sided with a pull-string action with articulated arms and legs, 29cm high.

See Edward H. Pinto, Treen and Other Wooden Bygones, p212 pl 218 for a similar jumping jack.