The lever at bottom pushes our man forward and back as desired
What a wonderful set of finger puppets
with a bit of tearing to the paper of his head on one side
Circular are 1 3/16" in diameter
I'd think late 19th century and believe the wood is pine
Beautifully Crafted, Earthy Studio Pottery Stoneware Vase, or Decanter antique train set kit The lever at bottom pushesA very satisfying vessel, which came with a cork stopper, implying use as a decanter, though I think I'd probably use it as a vase, at least most of the time. The yellow over glaze is sort of one part mustard, one part chartreuse, mostly showing around the lip and neck, but here and there as highlights on the textured body too. Very substantial feeling, with a nice weight, and signed (incised) on the underside, but I cannot make it out. Never used, it