leaping stag

[goldinmypan]

Sat. was a raining day here in calif. The only sales were inside. This came from a family run estate sale, Don't know what they are called but when the lady said $1.00, I jumped on it. Anyone point me in the right direction for info.

 

[Unicorn]

You know the first thing that came into my head was 'Oh that looks like one of those things that ladies clip onto a table to hang their bags on' But then I thought 'no that's much too big'. But I have to say it does look like a clip that fits underneath a table, but what would hang from it, I really don't know.
What is it made from metal? wood?

 

[creeper71]

I'm not sure if it is a stag or a reindeer

 

[goldinmypan]

Yes i'm familar with the bag hangers. This is 16 1/2" by 10" and is made out of some metal. maybe tin. Its made to rock back and forth for quite a while with just one push.

 

[diggummup]

It looks like a "balance figure" missing the base.
I could only find this small pic. for comparison so far. Google this- metal balance toys, you'll see many examples of other figures.


Speaking of balancing deer I have to post this too-

 

[Grundestoun]

I found this on worth point. It looks like the same one. Sold by Coldwater Creek.
Probally not too old.
http://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/coldwater-creek-reindeer-deer-bronze-metal-balance

 

[goldinmypan]

Thanks grundestoun I believe thats it. As to worthpoint, I have had several of my research sesions direct me to that site. Being cheap, I usually don't like to pay to use an internet site. So is anyone using worthpoint and does its content justify the cost. p

 

[silvernd]

I have that exact item. It is missing the stand as someone else mentioned. If I recall it was a Target or Kirklands gift we received in the last 5 years, ie. $10-20 new w/stand.

 

[oldgoat]

It looks like part of a Christmas decoration.....first thing in my mind, anyways. Glad someone else gave you the right description....goat