Tiny Antique Painted Tin Penny Toy Boats vintage toy bowling pins here is where the real

here is where the real drama lies

threadbare between the flags at top and just below "Powow River" on the front side

On the reverse is a partial sketch that looks like a first stab at this drawing

there is some really interesting writing out there about the spiritual beliefs and rituals informing the very specific design of Antoni homes

Tiny Antique Painted Tin Penny Toy Boats vintage toy bowling pins here is where the realI just love these little tin boats, one happily still with an adventurous looking tiny figure standing inside, attached by his feet I think their forms, lines, and and old paint just makes them really beautiful things. I believe these are antique penny toys, late 19th century or so, most likely made in Germany but I'm not 100% sure. Larger measures 4" l. Smaller 2 5 8" l. Good condition with rusting and paint loss as evident. The smaller on sits