These little toys with folding or collapsible wings are very endearing. Their small size meant that their young owners could carry them discreetly with them wherever they went.
Few manufacturers produced them.
Distler in Germany
Circa 1933, clockwork, 12.5 x 10 cm
Folded wings
Martinan & Larnaude in France
1935, push toy, 12 x 10 cm
Folded wings
Ingap in Italy
These toys are very much inspired by Distler’s toys, perhaps made using tools acquired from Distler?
1939, clockwork, 14.5 x 10.5 cm
Folded wings