36” WOOD CARVED BLACK RED CAP.

36” WOOD CARVED BLACK RED CAP. This well-attired gentleman who is ready to serve holds a tray and has room under his arm for a small bottle (not present). In the hollow of his back would have been a clockwork mechanism to make him nod his head from left to right. Perhaps a gentleman to serve you on the dining car, his highly carved and well-detailed face exude friendliness and attentiveness. A woodblock between his feet used to maintain his balance simulate a suitcase. He has an indentation on his right side, presumably to hold a bottle opener or cigar cutter. Perhaps this piece was also an ashtray and the hole under his arm would have held a pipe? Believed to be circa 1930’s-1940’s, of the vintage of whistlers (and is of similar style. CONDITION: Overall very fine, rear wood door formerly containing clockwork mechanism is also missing. JL 1-2877 (500-700)

Auction: Advertising, Toy & Doll - Spring 2004

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	1723	$488.00	36” WOOD CARVED BLACK RED CAP. This well-attired gentleman who is ready to serve holds a tray and has room under his arm for a small bottle (not present). In the hollow of his back would have been a clockwork mechanism to make him nod his head from left to right. Perhaps a gentleman to serve you on the dining car, his highly carved and well-detailed face exude friendliness and attentiveness. A woodblock between his feet used to maintain his balance simulate a suitcase. He has an indentation on his right side, presumably to hold a bottle opener or cigar cutter. Perhaps this piece was also an ashtray and the hole under his arm would have held a pipe? Believed to be circa 1930’s-1940’s, of the vintage of whistlers (and is of similar style. CONDITION: Overall very fine, rear wood door formerly containing clockwork mechanism is also missing. JL 1-2877 (500-700) Auction: Advertising, Toy & Doll - Spring 2004 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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