Early Folk Art Tightrope Walker Puppet tool bag This mid century modern turtles

This mid century modern turtles features a handcrafted brass body with brass inlaid iridescent abalone shells

MM - C-7593 - 022824

5" D x 13" H

neck with slight decorative indentations

Early Folk Art Tightrope Walker Puppet tool bag This mid century modern turtlesc. Late 19th Early 20th Century Antique clockwork tightrope walker. This piece features a carved and painted clown or trap character walking across a wire tightrope. Similar to other kinetic or gravity based objects, it is able to move on its own after a small amount of force is applied so long as the pendulum continues to swing. Exhibits minor signs of wear consistent with age. 23" W x 6" D x 15" H Please refer to photos regarding condition. For more