Early Tin Toy Rocking Kangaroo woman in asian dress The valediction "devotre ami" seems

The valediction "devotre ami" seems more aligned with the latter possibility

I really love the scalloped edges of the wrapped bark (a bit like the chip-carved edges of wood on a tramp art frame or box)

who may have been the producer of these as well

3 3/4" long x 1 7/8" wide x 1 1/8" tall

One could easily stick a cork or any old stopper in it to use that way

Early Tin Toy Rocking Kangaroo woman in asian dress The valediction "devotre ami" seemsI believe this tin toy kangaroo dates to the 1910s 20s and is likely German, distinguished from later versions by its curved legs among other things, allowing it rock foreword and back. I've rarely met a kangaroo I didn't like such curious animals! and think this is quite a sweet, as well as pretty rare, one. 6 1 2" l x 2 3 4" t with head up, 1 7 8" wide including pins, which hold the legs in place. This kangaroo doesn't hop along in its own (!) but