Judy's Old Wood Toys

Parent Page Gazelle Geese Giraffes Goats Gorilla Hippopotamus Dark Horses White Horses Hyena Kangaroos Leopards Lions

Gazelle

by Judith Lile and Jim Sneed

 The Gazelles
The gazelle was introduced in 1909 as part of the Teddy Roosevelt set. Its production continued for many years after the Teddy Roosevelt sets were discontinued. Three designs are known - one glass eyes, and two painted eyes. A decal eyes gazelle has not been seen.


Photo by Jim Sneed from the collection of Jim Kramer

Glass eyes, carved head

The graceful gazelle was first produced with glass eyes and leather ears, horns, and tail.


Photos by Jim Sneed from the Jim Kramer collection

 


Photo by Judith Lile

Painted eyes, carved head

The changeover to painted eyes began with a carved head version. Note that the eye area, mouth, and nostrils are carved. The nostrils are "V" carved.


Photo by Jim Sneed

 


Photo courtesy of Bertoia Auctions


Photo by Jim Sneed from the collection of Jim Kramer

Painted eyes, molded head

The final style was made by molding the head and painting the eyes. The "V" shaped nostrils were replaced with two small openings.


Photo by Jim Sneed from the collection of Jim Kramer