Carved and Painted and Battered Swashbuckler-looking Figure cast iron skyscraper and could be useful for

and could be useful for storing all sorts of little things

In perfect vintage condition

and out through the swinging back door

but all are extraordinary miniature works of serious art despite being made for the most part by children

with all of its braids firmly in place

Carved and Painted and Battered Swashbuckler-looking Figure cast iron skyscraper and could be useful forWhen I first saw this carved figure the word "swashbuckler" came to mind; I don't know, but he looks the bit of a daring adventurer to me, and also a bit perhaps like Captain Ahab, less the peg leg. Anyway, he some some challenging times for sure, with the loss of his hand, the front brim of his hat, and a bit along the edge his gray coat, plus some brown paper adhered to him in a few spots (I have not tried to peel it away) all of which seem to match