Wind vane - Wood - Whirligig

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A hand‑painted wooden whirligig in the form of a signalling officer from Belgium, dating to the mid 20th century, with moving arms that rotate on their axis, mounted on a later pedestal, and measuring 38 × 22 × 30 cm in good used condition with minor signs of aging and spots.

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A so-called 'whirligig' or little windmill in the shape of a traffic police officer, carved from wood and hand-painted.

It has moving arms and spins around its own axis.

Nice piece of folk art.

Probably mid-20th century. Origin unknown. Later pedestal.

38 x 22 x 30 cm

The object will be carefully packed and shipped.

A so-called 'whirligig' or little windmill in the shape of a traffic police officer, carved from wood and hand-painted.

It has moving arms and spins around its own axis.

Nice piece of folk art.

Probably mid-20th century. Origin unknown. Later pedestal.

38 x 22 x 30 cm

The object will be carefully packed and shipped.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Title additional information
Whirligig
Country of Origin
Belgium
Material
Wood
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
38 cm
Width
22 cm
Depth
30 cm
Estimated period
Mid 20th century
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Objects sold
Private

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