Early 20th Century American Folk Art Mechanical Whirligig Figure This quirky and highly sculptural early 20th Century American folk art mechanical whirligig figure is stood on a new makeshift pine base. The figure showcases metal pin eyes, hand painted detail including a top hat and weathered orange coat with trousers. Connected to a working very crafted mechanical turning mechanism, which is encased in what resembles an American style letter box. This example would have been connected to a propeller of sorts to make it move up and down when the wind blew. Size in inches: H 25” x W 21” x D 9”Origin: AmericaDate: Early 20th CenturyCondition: Aged Weight: 5kgWe believe this item is around 80 to 100 years old, still in complete original condition. There is wear and tear present in the form of faded surface, natural damage to the front of the hat which has broken off. The mechanism moves very well for an item of its age. The stand is makeshift and pine (the ...