Little Boy with Cigar Bobble head Lead, WOW!

[dg39]

All I can do is say WOW! This may be valuable. I don't know toys at all. Found the little guy in a space in the attic of an old house being torn down this morning. I cant resist old homes that are being destroyed. I always have to look. I was in the attic opening with a flash lite just surveying the spaces, when I saw what at first what I thought was a dead rat or mouse. I climbed into the space to check it out and, this little guy, with who knows how many years of dust was looking at me saying take me home. Well I picked him up and said to my self his neck is broken. Nope, he has an intact Bobble head.
The paint is worn from play. But there is no other damage. The home was built around 1905 or 08, not sure. it will be gone in a few days though. Such is progress. BUT, I have rescued the little boy. All I have to do now is stop him from smoking his cigar. No wonder he is so small it stunted his growth. I posted a gay-ola drink opener earlier, that I had found in the same house, but this is one of the most exciting finds , to me that I have ever made. Can anyone help me on this? I'm thinking Yellow Kid for some reason, I dont know why. Its lead or heavy zink. AGE? ID? Maybe even value? Thanks!!
DG

 

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[PBK]

Although not the same, these three (left and center) are reminiscent of, and perhaps related to, yours (right).

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Note: The photos of the two ashtray nodders were added later, after Dg39's post below.

I would also like to point out that with regard to the link I originally posted, now appearing only in Dg39's quote, I do not agree with the seller's comments about the figure (far left, above).

 

[dg39]

Obviously not the same, but reminiscent of this one and perhaps related:

http://www.artandjunk.com/artandjunk/02-06-01-08.html

This little boy stands alone. No holes. He also has much more detail.
DG

 

[PBK]

I'm thinking Yellow Kid for some reason,

Forgot to add... it is definitely not the Yellow Kid, although he was sometimes depicted with a cigar.

 

[relic lover]

1930s I would think, too bad about the paint

 

[Comanche Todd]

I like the worn chipped paint, it gives it a vintage look

dont try to re-paint it, better to leave it "as is"

8)

 

[dandan]

Thats one of the coolest things I've seen in a while!!!! Any paint is good paint! Like TC said, don't touch it.

 

[Angelo]

WOW! It must be one of a kind!!

I have never seen anything remotely close to it.

A little yellow paint and we are there!

Tony

 

[Angelo]

OH!

Sorry PBK.

Missed your post.

Only thing different is that the one smoking the stogie is also playing pocket pool.

Tony

 

[Charlie P. (NY)]

I'd say PBK got it with a hit-and-a-half on the right image. Looks like it was sweated/soldered onto the tray base (hence no holes). Broke off to be a kid's toy.

 

[DJ_Quinn]

Wow! As a regular cigar smoker, ( two Habanas a day...), I absolutley love that relic. 1930s sounds about right, and that would have a central spot in my tobacco relic display. Nice find and I hope you can find out its history.

 

[diggummup]

I'd say PBK got it with a hit-and-a-half on the right image. Looks like it was sweated/soldered onto the tray base (hence no holes). Broke off to be a kid's toy.

Yes,I believe your right.I'm surprised that dg39 had to post this for an ID.30 years in the Antiques field, should've seen something like this before.As far as value,you should also know that condition is everything.Too bad about the paint is right, reliclover.I see similar ones at shows all the time.Yellow kid,definitely not.Bottom right photo PBK posted,definitely.Just a different paint job,missing base.Much more detail? Come on now. It is a cool find nonetheless.

 

[jeff of pa]

Nice Relic !

Awsome Job as usual PBK

 

[PBK]

For those interested in further information about the ashtray figures:

Pair Of Cigar Nodder Ashtrays #00027
Nodders made in Austria. Tin ashtray with spelter statues of small boys smoking, one looking all smug and big shot; the second, a short while later and about to be sick. Ca 1920.

Retail Price: $495.00
Our Price: $295.00

www.clocksamericana.net/item75614.ctlg

 

[Ant]

Yeah, I think PBK nailed it with a 12 lb sledge. As usual, ripped um a new one. Great going on the ID. The coverall match and bobble head attachment match in the first ID photo nail it IMHO.

HH

 

[ModernMiner]

What a cool find! That may be Bill Clinton as a small boy?
Congrats.
-MM-

 

[Gypsy Heart]

I think he is one of the Bowery Boys nodders

 

[dg39]

I'd say PBK got it with a hit-and-a-half on the right image. Looks like it was sweated/soldered onto the tray base (hence no holes). Broke off to be a kid's toy.

Yes,I believe your right.I'm surprised that dg39 had to post this for an ID.30 years in the Antiques field, should've seen something like this before.As far as value,you should also know that condition is everything.Too bad about the paint is right, reliclover.I see similar ones at shows all the time.Yellow kid,definitely not.Bottom right photo PBK posted,definitely.Just a different paint job,missing base.Much more detail? Come on now. It is a cool find nonetheless.

I did know about 80 percent of the information on the boy, but I always like to post an interesting item In case I can find out more. Never be satisfied with what you find out, because you can always gain more knowledge by asking other people. Then you have to separate the wheat from the chaff, so to speak. Thanks to all!. I think there is still more information on it out there. Yes I have 30 years as an antique dealer, BUT I DONT KNOW EVERYTHING, by a long shot! No one is an expert!
DG

 

[Gypsy Heart]

Hard-to-find old nodder / bobblehead with attractive subject matter just in time for Gangs of New York (movie) fans: Bowery boy / young tough. He wears work trousers, a Bowler or Derby hat, and he smokes a huge stogie: a quite generously-proportioned cigar. Potmetal with original paint present. Original neck spring present. Likely once attached to a now-lost base: there is a screw hole in the bottom of each foot, and his feet are tiny --making it hard to stand him up for long. He could be reattached to an old piece of wood or metal easily enough.
Measures three-and-a-half inches high.
Item #: 02-06-01-08. (Note: nnWEA100).

www.ARTandJUNK.com offers fine art and also antiques (our "junk").

 

[Angelo]

The Dead End Kids were a group of young actors from New York who appeared in Sidney Kingsley's Broadway play Dead End in 1935. In 1937, producer Samuel Goldwyn turned the play into a film and brought all of them to Hollywood. They proved to be so popular that they continued to make movies under various monikers, including The East Side Kids, The Little Tough Guys, and The Bowery Boys, until 1958.

According to the aforementioned, I would have to agree with PBK's disagreement on the description of the seller on www.ARTandJUNK.com

Unless, but doubtful, that DG's find is not circa 1920's.