Concord, New Hampshire, early 20th century, articulating head, screw and nail construction, 10-7/8 x 5-7/8 x 8 in.
Note: A remarkably similar example can be found in the collections of Newfields Museum in Indianapolis, Indiana, object number 2005.64, see: https://collections.discovernewfields.org/art/artwork/54464. This object was gifted to the museum by Gustave Baumann's (American/German, 1881-1971) daughter Ann. The toy can be seen in three of Baumann's woodcuts dating between 1913-1915.
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New England Auctions, Branford, Connecticut, February 15, 2022, lot 77
scattered loss to painted surface, wear to wood commensurate with age and use, rust, otherwise good condition
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