Charging Donkey, Early 20th Century Hand-drawn Pen and Ink Postcard limoges Approx 9" diameter

Approx 9" diameter

with a simple wood frame around it

" forming a gear that still turns

75" long x 1 3/8" wide x  1

with the alternating curves and straight edges where the arms and legs attach providing cues to distinguish the quicker from the slower puzzle solver

Charging Donkey, Early 20th Century Hand-drawn Pen and Ink Postcard limoges Approx 9" diameterTis the season for the hard charging donkey as I post this, which I believe is what this creature is! And indeed, I love how determined possessed, really this airborne donkey looks! The message on the back of the postcard, written 100+ years ago by the RWM who made the drawing in black ink, is pretty great too: "After going to the zoo and have a large supper. This is what you might expect." 3 1 2" x 5 1 2" inches and in good condition. A little