7 5/8" Rooster on Stump Composition Squeak Toy (Circa 1890–1920) – Rare German Example, Working Bellows, Excellent Original Paint

 This circa 1890–1920 German composition squeak toy is a wonderfully scarce and unusually large example, standing 7 5/8 inches tall and featuring a colorful rooster perched atop a tree stump. The rooster is mounted on spring legs, and when the working bellows is pressed and released, the figure gently rocks back and forth—adding a delightful kinetic charm designed to captivate young owners and extend playtime.

The toy survives in excellent, gently played‑with condition, which is remarkable given the fragility of early composition toys. The original paint remains vivid, and the surface shows only the expected, age‑appropriate imperfections: mild crazing, very minor exfoliation around the spring ends, and a small puncture on the base. These characteristics are typical of authentic period examples and do not detract from its strong visual appeal.

The rooster‑on‑stump variant is significantly harder to find than the simpler single‑rooster squeak toys commonly encountered on the market. This version, with its elevated stump base and expressive stance, presents the barnyard speaker at his cocksure best—a charming and highly collectible piece of late‑19th‑ to early‑20th‑century German toy craftsmanship.

A standout addition for collectors of antique squeak toys, composition figures, German toys, and early children’s playthings, especially those seeking uncommon forms in exceptional original condition.