A Life Size French Bulldog Nodder & Growler Pull Toy c.1890

A life size bulldog nodder and growler pull toy, wooden casters under paws indicating an early example; life like painted in polychrome papier mache with glass eyes and coconut husk collar. The head bobs, and lower jaw opens and closes when chain is pulled on back of neck while making a growling or barking noise, a high quality pull toy in a remarkably good state of preservation 355 x 431 x 190mm

Provenance: London Private Collection