Offered here is an original early 20th-century German Erzgebirge wooden putz figurine lot, consisting of multiple horse-drawn carts and wagons and early trucks cargo elements. These are hand-carved, hand-assembled, and hand-painted delivery wagons, freight carts, and utility wagons—typical of German folk toy production from the Erzgebirge / Seiffen region.
One wagon is clearly stamped “Germany” on the underside, consistent with export markings used on toys produced circa 1900–1930, particularly for the American and British markets.
The figures feature carved wooden horses with painted harness details, solid wood cart bodies, and spoked wheels. Several wagons include carved drivers, barrels, and block cargo, all period-correct and original to the pieces.
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Multiple horse-drawn wooden wagons and carts
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Carved horses (single and paired teams)
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Hand-painted drivers
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Wooden cargo blocks and barrels
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Original metal wheels and axles
Materials & Construction
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Hand-carved solid wood (bodies, horses, figures)
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Original painted finishes (no modern repainting observed)
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Metal wheels and hardware
*Condition*
Good antique condition overall, consistent with age and use. Paint wear, surface loss, and patina throughout. Tilting and oxidation on wheels. Minor chips, rubs, and age cracks present. Structurally intact; no major breaks observed on 5/6 units except for the blue wagon, where the horses are broken off the wagon at tongue, but should be an easy re-glue with steady hands. Marked example shows clear “Germany” stamp
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