Mechanical Folk Art Wood Chopping Man house with fence otherwise it is in great

otherwise it is in great vintage condition

Around this time

from whom I understand they were made by a G

This elegant

it feels lot like a Carl Auböck piece--and he did a number of letter openers

Mechanical Folk Art Wood Chopping Man house with fence otherwise it is in greatPulling or pushing the slide lever to which this wood chopper's feet are attached causes him to either lift or lower his axe pretty fun, and one could place all sorts of things on top of the log to add to the drama! The carving of the wood chopper is pretty rustically done, but he's been given a great hat, terrific pointy nose, and deeply carved ears, plus that excellent axe! Unsigned, and I am not sure of the age, but it definitely has some years on