Antique roly poly circus clown wobble toy, 6" painted papier-mâché, hotsell composition, German, Schoenhut style, c. 1910, primitive, rolly dolly
A beautiful antique roly roly circus clown wobble toy, made of painted papier-mâché or composition and standing six inches tall. Toys like these were produced in Germany around 1910 and are sometimes attributed to the Schoenhut company. You can find them in various sizes and styles, but I have not seen another quite like this one, with his green skull cap and sweet face. He looks like he knows a funny secret.
His cracks and wear due to age give him a wonderfully primitive look. He does not make any noise when rocked, but his weighted bottom does allow him to wobble in a very charming way. Watch my video here to see him in action and get a closer look at his condition: https://youtu.be/K3VKd8KnRwg
I have not done any repair or restoration, and it looks like he has his original paint. The staples holding him together show in places. He has cracks on his head and down one side of his face, and his paint is pitted and chipped. The end of his nose is worn. Be sure to zoom in on each photo to see the details and condition.
I will pack him very carefully and double-box him, and the package will be insured.
6 inches tall (15.24 cm)
This clown was collected by my genius mom over a lifetime of midwestern thrift shopping. I would love to send it to you, as I work on finding Forever Homes for all her wonderful rescued stuff. I bet you'd like her other things, too, so check them out: http://modernpoetry.etsy.com
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