{"product_id":"vintage-soviet-wooden-mechanical-toy-the-57810","title":"Vintage Soviet Wooden Mechanical Toy The Squirrel and the Crane","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis charming vintage wooden mechanical toy, known as \"The Squirrel and the Crane,\" features a long-beaked bird leaning toward a bowl held by a squirrel. Press the wooden button on the base and the bird's head moves up and down toward the bowl, bringing this delightful little scene to life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe toy features natural, unfinished wood with carved details, expressive animal figures, and a simple string-operated mechanism. Its playful design is characteristic of traditional Russian mechanical wooden toys associated with the Bogorodskoye woodcarving tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBelieved to date to the Soviet era, approximately the 1980s, this whimsical piece makes a wonderful addition to a collection of vintage toys, Russian folk art, or mechanical wooden novelties. It also makes a charming display piece for a bookshelf, desk, or nursery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDetails:\u003cbr\u003e\nVintage wooden mechanical toy\u003cbr\u003e\nTraditional design known as \"The Squirrel and the Crane\"\u003cbr\u003e\nAttributed to Soviet-era Russian production, circa 1980s\u003cbr\u003e\nNatural unfinished wood with carved details\u003cbr\u003e\nFeatures a squirrel holding a bowl and a long-beaked bird\u003cbr\u003e\nPush-button, string-operated moving mechanism\u003cbr\u003e\nBird's head moves up and down when the button is pressed\u003cbr\u003e\nPartial country-of-origin stamp on underside\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition:\u003cbr\u003e\nGood vintage condition with light wear consistent with age\u003cbr\u003e\nWooden mechanism has been tested and works\u003cbr\u003e\nNatural variations in wood grain and carved surfaces\u003cbr\u003e\nUnderside stamp is partially worn and difficult to read\u003cbr\u003e\nPlease review photographs for details of condition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA wonderful example of traditional mechanical toy design, combining simple craftsmanship with playful movement.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Field and Maple Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67438950285561,"sku":"001292","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/2161\/8937\/files\/il_fullxfull.8760109945_s4dp.jpg?v=1793040992","url":"https:\/\/fieldandmaplevintage.com\/products\/vintage-soviet-wooden-mechanical-toy-the-57810","provider":"Field and Maple Vintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}