Lot 119: Vintage Painted Wooden Lamb Pull Toy

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A charming vintage painted wooden pull-along toy depicting a lamb on a yellow base with red wheels, likely from the mid-20th century. A charming vintage painted wooden pull-along toy depicting a lamb on a yellow base with red wheels, likely from the mid-20th century. - View 2 A charming vintage painted wooden pull-along toy depicting a lamb on a yellow base with red wheels, likely from the mid-20th century. - View 3 A charming vintage painted wooden pull-along toy depicting a lamb on a yellow base with red wheels, likely from the mid-20th century. - View 4 A charming vintage painted wooden pull-along toy depicting a lamb on a yellow base with red wheels, likely from the mid-20th century. - View 5 A charming vintage painted wooden pull-along toy depicting a lamb on a yellow base with red wheels, likely from the mid-20th century. - View 6 A charming vintage painted wooden pull-along toy depicting a lamb on a yellow base with red wheels, likely from the mid-20th century. - View 7 A charming vintage painted wooden pull-along toy depicting a lamb on a yellow base with red wheels, likely from the mid-20th century. - View 8

Description

A charming vintage painted wooden pull-along toy depicting a lamb on a yellow base with red wheels, likely from the mid-20th century. Key Details: * Origin/Era: Mid-20th Century * Material: Painted Wood, Metal, Fabric, Plastic * Style: Folk Art, Children's Toy Condition: Significant paint loss and chipping are evident across the wooden lamb figure and the yellow base, particularly on edges and corners. The pull string is frayed and shows signs of heavy use. Interesting fact: * Wooden pull toys have been popular since ancient times, evolving from simple carved animals to more complex wheeled designs, providing entertainment and aiding in children's motor skill development. * Early 20th-century wooden toys often featured brightly painted, simplified animal forms, reflecting a shift towards more child-friendly and durable designs. Use: Ideal for collectors of vintage toys or as a decorative piece in a child's room or nursery.

Condition Report

Significant paint loss and chipping are evident across the wooden lamb figure and the yellow base, particularly on edges and corners. The pull string is frayed and shows signs of heavy use.

Specifications

CategoryToys
Lot ReferenceLOT-119
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