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This is a vintage 1960s Daysun brand "Mr Handsome" Troll (also known as "Gonk") wood and gold-plated coil letter holder. … Read more This is a vintage 1960s Daysun brand "Mr Handsome" Troll (also known as "Gonk") wood and gold-plated coil letter holder. The teak wood Viking figurine sits atop a plank of wood with sisal rope arms enveloping his knees to his chest and a fuzzy head of hair and the brass coils hold assorted mail or notes. It measures 4 7/8" x 2 1/8" x 4 1/2". While several of the Gonk wares are attributed to the designer Hans Bolling this novelty item has Japan ink-stamped on the bottom. See less
- Dimensions
- 4.87ʺW × 2.13ʺD × 4.5ʺH
- Styles
- Danish Modern
- Folk Art
- Styled After
- Kay Bojesen
- Period
- 1960s
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Brass Finish
- Rope
- Teak
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Brown
- Condition Notes
- There is some minor wear on the bottom and along the edges of the wood commensurate with the item's age … moreThere is some minor wear on the bottom and along the edges of the wood commensurate with the item's age and usage, and the veneer of the figurine's legs has faded and could use some minor polishing, but there are no chips in the wood or deep cracks. While there are no small screws or holes at the bottom of the legs, I suspect that, perhaps, detachable shoes or feet may have been lost. I found the item in this condition and have only dusted and cleaned it.Lastly, there is a brown spot on the sisal rope "arms". I do not know whether that is intentional or a user's mark. less
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