FRENCH BULLDOG PULL TOY GROWLER CIRA 1800's w/ SOUND & NODDING HEAD

Description

RARE - Late 1800's French Bulldog Paper Mache " GROWLER " Pull Toy measuring 21 1/2" long, 8 1/2" wide and 9 1/4" high. This cute little dog has glass eyes and has had some of the paper-mache body repaired and paint touched up over the last 150 years. The wire leash for walking the bulldog is missing and could easily be replaced. His lower jaw has a new spring so that when his jaw moves up and down he emits a growling sound. On the base of each paw is inserted a wooden wheel for easy pulling and they're in good condition. This is the only example we have ever found and we've been attending estate sales and auctions the past 60 years. There's only a couple right now on E-bay and they seem to fetch a good price because of their rarity. With a little TLC this could very easily be restored and make someone an excellent early 1800's pull toy to display.