Much Distressed (Very Endearing) Old Mechanical Toy Cat with Striped Ball pyramid shaped vase head and two paws raised

head and two paws raised as if begging you for a treat

and a good match it is so I will send it along

The painting can be pulled up from behind the glass

general toning throughout

Much Distressed (Very Endearing) Old Mechanical Toy Cat with Striped Ball pyramid shaped vase head and two paws raisedHow to resist? I could easily leave behind a mechanical kitty like this in perfect condition, but the wear on this one makes it another thing entirely a hugely empathetic creature! I believe it once wound up with a key and would roll along mechanically, but now it just sits all the better to snuggle with, I'd say! A charmer. And it's metal wire tail does flip back and forth or stand straight up. C. 1940s I believe, likely made in Japan. 4 3 4" l x 2"