Colorful Old Wooden Acrobat Squeeze Toy on Stand miniature When I found this mug

When I found this mug I would have guessed it was made just a few years ago--it's in perfect condition

and really a compelling object I think--carefully (lovingly

14 7/8" tall x 4" diameter and in great condition

Arabla Made in Finland on the underside

A great gift for your favorite female scholar or poet

Colorful Old Wooden Acrobat Squeeze Toy on Stand miniature When I found this mugI find it impossible to resist these old acrobat squeeze toys when the acrobats are as good as this guy. How to resist this delightfully goofy, hand painted pink face, coupled with the fantastic turquoise and yellow of his outfit? I'd think he dates to the early 20th century, and extra nice that there is a base to squeeze handle, making for easy tabletop display. It takes a couple of squeezes to get him going, but once one does he's very acrobatic!