Wonderful 1937 Mechanical Folk Art Toy with Two Figures rusty red pottery bowls he filed a patent application

he filed a patent application for a "Walking Toy

5" x 8" and in very good antique condition

Not a master carving

but which are also just beautiful and inspiring things in and of themselves

Wonderful 1937 Mechanical Folk Art Toy with Two Figures rusty red pottery bowls he filed a patent applicationThis 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