This handsome little garden gnome measures 5 inches tall.  He's got a pointed red hat, grey beard and eyebrows, a charcoal grey long-sleeve shirt, tan pants and matched shoes, and he's holding a shovel.  The bottom is marked W-GERMANY 905, which means this gnome is from somewhere between 1949 and 1990.  He's made of hard plastic.

I'm not sure if this gnome was meant to be a decorative figurine on a shelf, or a children's play toy.  Regardless, given the age, I would not trust the paint to be lead-free, so please do not give this to children.  Some of the paint is scratched or worn, please see the photos.  The black paint used for his eyes catches the light, giving him a sparkle.  I love his delightful upturned nose.