Mechanical Folk Art Wood Chopping Man chest of drawers with the rope carved in

with the rope carved in the round as it snakes across the top of the anchor

Certainly a very charming little protective spirit to have watching over one

from spring daffodils to fall mums

excepting the dustcover

Perhaps they made it to bind the work of a class

Mechanical Folk Art Wood Chopping Man chest of drawers with the rope carved inPulling or pushing the slide lever to which this wood chopper's feet are attached causes him to either lift or lower his axe pretty fun, and one could place all sorts of things on top of the log to add to the drama! The carving of the wood chopper is pretty rustically done, but he's been given a great hat, terrific pointy nose, and deeply carved ears, plus that excellent axe! Unsigned, and I am not sure of the age, but it definitely has some years on