Antique German Pipsqueak Dog (no longer squeaking) hoke carving originally in order to emulate

originally in order to emulate the appearance of more expensive woods

definitely it has some age

There is a tiny hole on the rear of this one that suggests that could well have been the case

4 1/2" t x 1 1/8" w x 1 1/4" d and in very good condition

with no real hands in sight

Antique German Pipsqueak Dog (no longer squeaking) hoke carving originally in order to emulateI'm always admiring these old German squeaker toys, but they tend to be priced beyond me. This guy I found at Brimfield, and I believe he is an early one, 19th c., with the bellows crafted of kid leather, unlike later ones with paper. I love his stoic ness, as if he's been sitting here forever patiently waiting for someone to give him a treat. No longer does he squeak when pressed, and the back end of the wooden base upon which he sits will pull away