Architectural toy building block set in wood with paper and mica, made in Germany, c. 1920 vintage antique Metal_shortages

Architectural toy building block set in wood with paper and mica, made in Germany, c. 1920 vintage antique Metal_shortagesArchitectural toy building block set in wood with paper and mica made to look like windows, with printed ashlar bricks, arches, turned balustrade, and other architectural forms, made in Germany, c. 1920. The cover illustrates how the blocks can be used a seemingly complete set. Unusually small and charming. 24SU_47_B8

and is a very rare example of painting of this quality on papier-mâché

Highly animated character portrait

skillfully painted throughout by Jule Melbardis (1879 - 1979)

Typical wear to silver plate

depicting gentlemanly accessories: a necktie

On offer masterwork art pottery portrait bust

Original surface with very fine casting

Condition throughout excellent

sunny day by Dorothy Whittington titled "Corn fields near Woodleigh

but they present well as is

SIZE:  10" T x 5

5" T x 4" W