19th Century German Erzgebirge Noah’s Ark

 

A 19th Century German Erzgebirge Noah’s ark toy set, with aged ark that shows remnants of typical straw work decorative in sections, fade painted sections and side sliding door. With a large collection of hand carved / painted animals in total 125 pieces that consist of 30 paired animal, 4 Noah and female figures, and 61 single animal figures. Showing aged repairs and repainted surfaces to some animals. In overall presentable condition and highly decorative as shown in the photos provided.

 

Dimensions in inches: Ark - H 10.5” x W 24” x D 8” Noah figures - H 6” x W 1” x D 1”

Units: 30 pairs / 4 human figures/ 61 single animals

Age: 1880

Origin: German / Erzgebirge

Condition: Aged

 

Aged wear across all surfaces, aged repairs and repainted surface that have worn over the years of being played with. The ark is also worn showing some detail to original straw work done many, many years ago. A flat hull and in one complete piece, Light chips and loss to the pine carved animals and figures as shown due to the age and use over time.

 

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