Rare Union Veteran Folk Art Toy

SOLD

Togus, Maine, ca. 1900.
Carved wood, brass, metal under-carriage.
Excellent condition, natural patina.
Provenance: Mayer Collection, New York.
This rare mechanical pull toy depicting a Wells Fargo Express car, driven by a man with a mustache and expressive features is wearing a large hat with hinged feet and legs..
The seat is inscribed, Hobby Shop, Togus, Me and dated, 1847 on the hood. Initialed, DMR.

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