Nutcracker Soldier Bowling Set [Poland]

Soldier Nutcracker Bowling Game Toy. Vintage Polish nesting toy from the 1980s. Ten colorful nutcracker soldiers (one appears to be the corporal, judging by the cap) and two red wooden balls are housed in a colorful egg. All wood, hand painted. A few decades ago, Polish artisans produced nesting dolls that were exported to the US, as well as elsewhere.

In near fine, virtually unplayed with, and complete condition. A couple of small bumps on the red balls. Egg is about 4" soldiers are about 2" in height. Gold "Made in Poland" sticker on the bottom. 1 only.

Refer to Collector's Guide to Nesting Dolls by Michele Lefkovitz, around pg 87, and in color section on Polish dolls.