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Up for sale is a wonderful, highly collectible piece of vintage American or European mechanical folk art.This hand-carved wooden toy features the classic, humorous "Dog Biting Man" motif.
When the side crank/pin is activated, the internal wire mechanism functions exactly as it should—causing the man to lean forward in surprise while the dog moves in to nip at his trousers.The front of the toy features vibrant, aged paint with an eye-catching chevron pattern on the base block, while the reverse side beautifully showcases the original, raw tool whittling marks left by the craftsman. It is unmarked, which is common for unique, regional workshop or whittled creations of this eraGreat vintage condition. The mechanical linkage is fully functional and moves smoothly. The wood shows a beautiful, authentic patina with minor age-appropriate surface wear.
Original paint is intact and retains great color contrast.
No breaks or major repairs.Please review all photos carefully as they serve as the primary visual description of the hand-carving details, patina, and internal mechanism!
