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A polychrome gesso counter-balance toy
modelled as a uniformed officer astride his steed, with nodding head and articulated right arm, the horse's forelegs also articulated, the wire balance arm terminating in a moulded lead weight, 19th century -- 7in. (17.8cm) high

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The Castle Museum in York holds a similar example in its collection, however lacking the tricorn hat. Another example is held in the collection of the Society for the Preservation of New England Antiquities.

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