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Folk Art Teeter Totter
The Ark Stores
for sale €222     $241
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Folk Art Teeter Totter

19th century
For Sale by The Ark Stores
Description

An antique teeter totter

Folk art

Original paint

Some paint losses

Physical Dimensions
Height
58cm (22.83")
Width
22cm (8.66")
Depth
0.3cm (0.12")
Declaration

The Ark Stores has dated this Folk Art Sawyer Whirligig to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1165599
Description
An antique teeter totter

Folk art

Original paint

Some paint losses

Height
58cm (22.83")
Width
22cm (8.66")
Depth
0.3cm (0.12")
Date of Manufacture

The Ark Stores has dated this Folk Art Sawyer Whirligig to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1165599
The Ark Stores
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2016
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A painted metal folk art figure depicting a sawyer wearing a top hat and holding a serrated saw with aged paint loss and oxidised patina.
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Archive I A painted metal folk art figure depicting a sawyer wearing a top hat and holding a serrated saw with aged paint loss and oxidised patina.

Folk Art Teeter Totter

Archive II A painted metal folk art figure depicting a sawyer wearing a top hat and holding a serrated saw with aged paint loss and oxidised patina. View II
Archive III A painted metal folk art figure depicting a sawyer wearing a top hat and holding a serrated saw with aged paint loss and oxidised patina. View III
Archive IV A painted metal folk art figure depicting a sawyer wearing a top hat and holding a serrated saw with aged paint loss and oxidised patina. View IV
Archive V A painted metal folk art figure depicting a sawyer wearing a top hat and holding a serrated saw with aged paint loss and oxidised patina. View V
Archive VI A painted metal folk art figure depicting a sawyer wearing a top hat and holding a serrated saw with aged paint loss and oxidised patina. View VI
Archive VII A painted metal folk art figure depicting a sawyer wearing a top hat and holding a serrated saw with aged paint loss and oxidised patina. View VII
Archive VIII A painted metal folk art figure depicting a sawyer wearing a top hat and holding a serrated saw with aged paint loss and oxidised patina. View VIII
Archive IX A painted metal folk art figure depicting a sawyer wearing a top hat and holding a serrated saw with aged paint loss and oxidised patina. View IX
Archive X A painted metal folk art figure depicting a sawyer wearing a top hat and holding a serrated saw with aged paint loss and oxidised patina. View X
Archive XI A painted metal folk art figure depicting a sawyer wearing a top hat and holding a serrated saw with aged paint loss and oxidised patina. View XI
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The Ark Stores
Telephone 01428 641817
Location
Town Car Park
Haslemere
Surrey
GU27 2HG
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/ark
Verified Since Jun 2016
Items For Sale 55
Items Sold 688
The Ark Stores
Verified Since Jun 2016
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Location: Town Car Park, Haslemere, Surrey, GU27 2HG, United Kingdom
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A painted metal folk art figure depicting a sawyer wearing a top hat and holding a serrated saw with aged paint loss and oxidised patina.
Folk Art Teeter Totter
Ref: SA1165599
A painted metal folk art figure depicting a sawyer wearing a top hat and holding a serrated saw with aged paint loss and oxidised patina.
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A folk art whirligig is a kinetic sculpture or mechanical wind toy designed to move when propelled by wind or manual action. Historically crafted by vernacular makers in rural communities, they served as garden ornaments, weather indicators, or interactive toys depicting occupational themes such as sawyers, blacksmiths, or farmers.

Makers traditionally constructed whirligigs using readily available workshop materials, including hand-cut sheet iron, wrought iron rods, forged nails, and scrap softwood. Surfaces were decorated using simple lead- or oil-based paints that oxidized and weathered over time when exposed to the elements.

Authentic pieces display natural signs of age, including stratified rust, paint loss in high-wear areas, hand-cut metal edges, and irregular craftsmanship. Genuine age produces uneven surface oxidisation and natural craquelure rather than uniform artificial distressing.

Mount the figure on a minimalist wooden or metal display stand to elevate it as a standalone sculptural object. Placing the item on a mantelpiece, open bookshelf, or console table allows its silhouette and aged surface textures to contrast against neutral contemporary walls.

Dust the object gently using a dry, soft-bristled brush to clean crevices without lifting flaking paint. Avoid water, liquid solvents, or abrasive polishes, as these can strip remaining original paint and disrupt the natural oxidised patina.
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