Large figural "Dressed Roster" signed: USA 1930s, IRWIN celluloid, Viscoloid toy

Description

Large dressed  Mr. Rooster....for your Easter basket....
Standing in a field of tall molded grass is this
RARE
and charming, 5 3/4" tall, molded celluloid, fancy dressed, figural
"Mr. Rooster"
toy or rattle with
molded red top hat
and wearing a fancy striped shirt with large collar and bow tie and knee length trousers with one claw foot in his pocket and the other holding a bouquet. He also wears a
purple vest and matching fitted jacket with tails, large bow tie
and flower in his lapel along with his distinguished
red monocle.
This toy is from an extensive collection of salesman's samples obtained from the closed factory and was used as one of their models (factory model #) in the factory. See similar rabbit on page 56,
"Celluloid Dolls Toys & Playthings"-Robinson for 0 or more value.
He is direct from the closed USA factory (in Leominster, Ma.* and closed in 1973 after producing one of the largest assortment of blown celluloid and plastic baby toys in the world) having never been completed. He has the intertwined Viscoloid
USA
signature on one side
of his molded grass base indicating his manufacturer and is in
excellent condition
*In 1924, the Viscoloid company sold their molds to the IRWIN Corporation.
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Other items shown in last photos are
not included
and each listed separately.
See
"Celluloid Dolls Toys & Playthings"-
Robinson for values. These vintage toys make great old fashioned
Easter basket additions.
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