Lot 072: Vintage Wooden Noah's Ark Toy Set

Description

A charming vintage painted wooden Noah's Ark toy set featuring a large ark with a removable green roof section and shape-sorting holes. The set includes numerous painted wooden animal figures, such as zebras, tigers, monkeys, elephants, giraffes, doves, an alligator, a bear, a lion, along with two human figures representing Noah and a female companion, all designed for imaginative play and display. Key Details: * Origin/Era: Vintage * Material: Painted wood * Style: Children's Toy, Folk Art Condition: Visible paint loss, scuffs, and surface wear on both the ark and the wooden figures, consistent with age and extensive play. The wooden structure of the ark and figures remains intact. Interesting fact: * Wooden toy arks, often depicting Noah and pairs of animals, have been popular children's toys for centuries, serving both as educational tools for biblical stories and as durable play items. * The practice of crafting wooden toys dates back to ancient times, with Germany becoming a prominent center for wooden toy production from the 18th century onwards. Use: An excellent display piece for collectors of vintage toys or a delightful, sturdy set for a child's playroom.

Condition Report

Significant paint wear, scuffs, and dust present on both the ark and all included figures.

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