RARE IVES WOOD CHOPPER.

RARE IVES WOOD CHOPPER. One of 3 known to exist, this exceedingly rare and seldom found toy is fresh to the market after many years in the private collection of David Bartels. The cast lead head within a fixed stamped brass hat is attached to a wooden torso with lead arms and axe. When the mechanism is wound this gentleman portrays the life-like activity of chopping a wooden log. His comical face probably at one time held a cigar protruding from the corner of his mouth, the gentleman retains his original clothing; however there is some distress particularly in the neck area. SIZE: 7 1/4″ x 4 1/4″ x approximately 8″h. CONDITION: Overall, intact and all original, mechanism and actions of figure needs some attention, some paint loss to back of man’s head. 1-6151 JL (4,000-6,000)

Auction: Advertising, Toy & Doll - Spring 2006

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
	56	$3,737.00	RARE IVES WOOD CHOPPER. One of 3 known to exist, this exceedingly rare and seldom found toy is fresh to the market after many years in the private collection of David Bartels. The cast lead head within a fixed stamped brass hat is attached to a wooden torso with lead arms and axe. When the mechanism is wound this gentleman portrays the life-like activity of chopping a wooden log. His comical face probably at one time held a cigar protruding from the corner of his mouth, the gentleman retains his original clothing; however there is some distress particularly in the neck area. SIZE: 7 1/4″ x 4 1/4″ x approximately 8″h. CONDITION: Overall, intact and all original, mechanism and actions of figure needs some attention, some paint loss to back of man’s head. 1-6151 JL (4,000-6,000) Auction: Advertising, Toy & Doll - Spring 2006 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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