Primitive Folk Art Cat-and-Mouse Whirlygig Toy Poughkeepsie MM - 11042 - 091824

MM - 11042 - 091824

5" dia each

Both andirons show surface wear and patina consistent with age and use

Exhibits minor signs of wear including some chips in the porcelain

Subtle traces of gilt remain

Primitive Folk Art Cat-and-Mouse Whirlygig Toy Poughkeepsie MM - 11042 - 091824Handmade wooden whirlygig toy featuring a stylized cat lunging toward a concealed mouse mechanism, mounted along a simple horizontal track system. The cat form is crudely cut with exaggerated posture arched forward with extended forelegs capturing a moment of pursuit. A central vertical housing contains the pivoting element, with a small protruding peg and internal wheel suggesting the original wind or push driven action that would animate the chase.