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Rare Vintage 1970s Roger Hargreaves Timbuctoo “Woof” Wind Up Toy

Jon Nix — Tue, 05 Sep 2023 12:25:43 +0000

A rarity indeed, this is a 1970s windup toy featuring the character of "Woof" from the "Timbuctoo" series by Roger Hargreaves (he of Mr. Men fame). The cute hat-wearing dog figure is made of a composite resin with a simple wind-up mechanism which makes Woof walk.

Measuring approximatley 8cm in height, this particular Woof is in good condition considering his age and undoubted use. His mechanism works, albeit a little slowly.

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Vintage Roger Hargreaves’ Timbuctoo “Roar” Wind Up Toy and Book (1978)

Jon Nix — Mon, 20 Sep 2021 16:48:02 +0000

"Timbuctoo" was a range of animal sound-inspired children's books and other items penned by Roger Hargreaves, more famous - of course - for the "Mr. Men" series. Published in 1978, the original stories revolved around twelve animal characters, of which the lion called "Roar" was one. Available here is not only the book but also the wind-up "walking" toy figure of Roar to accompany it - a very nice matching set for the collector or for the nostalgic.

The book is in fair condition, with some curling to the corners and some yellowing, but otherwise clean. The figure is in good shape, too, with its walking mechanism intact and functional and no chips or cracks to the plastics. The book, 34 pages including full page colour illustrations, measures 16.5cm (6½ in.) by 14.5 (5¾ in.) and the toy is approximately 8cm (3 in.) in height.

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Poole Pottery Teal Sitting Siamese Cat Figurine (Right, 16cm)

Jon Nix — Tue, 01 Jun 2021 20:17:34 +0000

A Poole Pottery medium-sized (16cm height) blue-green or teal Siamese Cat figurine. This is the right hand sitting design. In excellent condition with no chips or cracks and with only minor imperfections to the glaze (from the manufacturing process). Stamped to the base.

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Vintage Danish Kay Bojesen Hanging Fur and Teak Wood Figure

Jon Nix — Mon, 12 Oct 2020 09:57:51 +0000

Almost certainly made by Kay Bojesen, this vintage Danish figure with wooden teak body and long articulated arms and fur hair is often referred to as a caveman. Caveman, gorilla, ape... who knows, but what is certain is that this smiling figure - who can either hang from his hands or can stand in position - has quirkiness in abundance. with painted noise, eyes and mouth and oversized hands and feet.

The figure measures 18cm (7 in.) approximately in length from head to toe and 28cm (11 in.) in span from hand to hand with arms outstretched. It will hang from a nail or hook, or from a shelf, or can free stand with a little persuasion. He's in good condition considering his age, just suffering from some slight fuzzying of his fur around the eyes, some gaps to the fur around his legs, and some wear to the painted surfaces.

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Early 1980s Hornsea “People” by John Clappison – Bridesmaid and Pageboy

Jon Nix — Thu, 08 Oct 2020 16:11:54 +0000

These cute stylised figures are part of the short-lived Hornsea Pottery range of "People" designed by John Clappison and made by the company in the early 1980s. This pair are a bridesmaid and a pageboy and stand approximately 10cm (4 in.) tall. Their cute hairstyles and stylised clothing are very much in-keeping with the range and they make a sweet couple.

In good general condition with no chips or cracks but with some slight discolouration due to age. Sold as a pair but consideration will be given to splitting them at potential buyer's request.

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“Rocking Fellow” 1970s Chromed Desktop Balancing Kinetic Toy

Jon Nix — Thu, 01 Oct 2020 19:46:36 +0000

As common as flares in the 1970s, figures such as this "Rocking Fellow" were found on many a desk or shelf as a novelty item. This one, most likely made by Mr. Man in Taiwan or Otagiri in Japan, is a balancing figure who rocks back and forth on a chromed podium via his weighted balance bar. The "Rocking Fellow" is one of a series of figures with varying balance and movement poses.

The figure is in good visual condition. The podium has some pitting but is generally good, whilst the box is in reasonable shape bar some surface loss where some ill-advisedly applied tape has been removed.

When assembled measures approximately 13cm high by 13cm wide.

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Vintage Kay Bojesen Style Hanging Wood and Fur Figure

Jon Nix — Thu, 01 Oct 2020 16:16:03 +0000

In the style of Kay Bojesen, this vintage Danish inspired hanging figure with wooden body, long hooked arms and fur hair invariably causes a smile on the face of those who see it as broad as its own smile. In good vintage condition - with some minor wear and tear to the paintwork and most likely re-strung at some point - it's a slice of kitsch decor which has great appeal to this day.

The figure measures 18cm (7 in.) approximately in length from head to toe and 25cm (10 in.) in span from hand to hand with arms outstretched. It will hang from a nail or hook, or from a shelf.

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Vintage Paul Caron / Caron wood carved Old Woman

Jon Nix — Mon, 18 Jun 2018 16:38:24 +0000

This wooden carved figure of an old woman is a quirky little vintage item which was made by Paul Caron or the Caron family who hailed from Quebec, Canada. It's a great example of the folk art style. The carving is signed and our research indicates it is either by Paul Caron himself or was made by the family company of the same name shortly after his death. Later products by the company appear to have a different form of signature, so we believe this to be an early model.

It measures 8 in / 20cm high and is in good condition, albeit with minor wear and tear consistent with age and materials.

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Vintage French Clown Figure Hand Puppet

Jon Nix — Sat, 22 Jul 2017 11:11:55 +0000

A wonderful clown hand puppet, made in France and overflowing with character! Vintage, and with original somewhat aged fabric costume. Made of a moulded composite resin-like material and painted.

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