Antique Jointed Folk Art Circus Dog (or Horse?) 19th century pin cushion The game is complete and

The game is complete and in very good condition

The three dark ones I think are ebony

and how much fun I think it would have been to visit Parker & Wood's Agricultural Warehouse and Seed Store (with celebrated ice tools

and as much a sculptural object as a functional vessel

Antique Jointed Folk Art Circus Dog (or Horse?) 19th century pin cushion The game is complete andI purchased this wonderful old jointed wooden circus animal from a seller who had acquired a dozen or so pieces I believe by the same maker, including horses, elephants, and human performers all fantastic, and all of which were fiercely bidded upon at auction. He described this one as a dog, I think likely because of its scale in relation to the larger horses. I'm not completely sure, but think it's a beauty, including these great pointy leather ears,