Here he is in action. It wasn't easy taking this photo with one hand while pulling the string with the other. This toy is called a JUMPING JACK.
Still view. His head and hat are hand-carved wood. The body parts are jointed metal and everything is hand-painted. I have had him for ages and got him at a house contents sale (on the second day) in a condo that was for sale and under contract nearby. He was mixed up in a pile of kitchen utensils and I was surprised nobody had grabbed him. Lucky me.
xo
U P D A T E: This articulated toy is painted on the back!
Thanks, Mama Pea (click on the link for her blog). You made me take a closer look and now this toy is twice as nice.
Happy Thursday morning everyone.
xo
11 comments:
Oh, Rosemary, I love your clown! How lucky you were to find him. He looks such fun and congratulations on managing to show him in action while filming.
Tasha T -- I'm glad you like my acrobatic tin toy. I was relieved my hand pulling the string didn't get in the action photo. Yes, he was a lucky find. xo, Rosemary
Yes, you were very fortunate to find this keepsake.
Call me an old fuddy-duddy but they don't make toys like this anymore! A real treasure for you to own. He looks to be in such good shape. I don't suppose you have any idea how old he is?
Mama Pea -- Thank you so much for making me take a closer look. I think this toy is genuinely old and not a reproduction. Turns out he is painted on the back too with a different expression and a different color for his outfit. I took another photo and updated the listing, giving you credit for making me look. xo, Rosemary
Pam, Thank you. He now has a new look on my wall. Mama Pea's comment made me look closer at him. Turns out his outfit is painted a different color on the back. I had completely forgotten that detail. I updated the post with a new photo showing the reverse side. xo, Rosemary
Thank you for showing the reverse of this little clown, Rosemary. It's difficult to guess how old he is. I wonder if a kind father made this for his children?
Tasha T -- It really is difficult to judge the age of this wonderful jumping jack, especially if it were made by a father for his children. I'm glad you liked seeing the reverse side. xo, Rosemary
Your blog put a big smile on my face,today.Thank you,Rosemary!xo
annette -- Anytime I can put a smile on your face is a good day. So glad you enjoyed my pull-string puppet. xo, Rosemary
He's wonderful!
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