Wonderful 1937 Mechanical Folk Art Toy with Two Figures antique iron Red box measures 4" w

Red box measures 4" w x 4" d x 2 7/8" t

10 3/4" t x 10 5/8" w x 4" d and in good

This blocks in this large parquetry set are indeed large--making them great for small hands to play around with

and the axes I believe made of steel and welded onto the bases

while the box shows some wear around the edges and two thin surface cuts on the top of the box

Wonderful 1937 Mechanical Folk Art Toy with Two Figures antique iron Red box measures 4" wThis was the first thing I found at Brimfield this past week, and it's among my very favorite finds. Turning the crank forces one loop of wire to press down on the carved handle attached to one figure, raising him into the air, and then releases him with a very satisfying clap as it raises the other. I find it all immensely satisfying and have not tired of playing with it yet (and have spent a fair amount time turning that crank!) And the primitively