A rare circus treasure!
This enchanting vintage whirligig clown pull toy is a true folk art find. Featuring a hand-carved and hand-painted wooden clown with his original layered felt costume and ruffled collar, mounted on a sturdy metal rolling base with wooden wheels.
Pull the original string and watch him spin - the colorful felt petals flare and flutter as he whirls around. The simple, joyful engineering of pre-plastic toys at its best.
Display him on a shelf, in a nursery, or in a vintage toy collection. Guaranteed to make you smile.
Details:
• Era: Circa 1940s-1950s
• Origin: American folk art