The National Prohibition Act, passed by congress in 1919, became named for Minnesota GOP congressman Andrew Volstad. With inauguration of FDR in March, 1933 and the coming repeal of the Volstad Act in December, 1933, a new industry was born. The Syracuse Ornamental Co. titled these 8" tall, hand-painted, wood composition figures the "Waiter" and the "Old Codger" in their catalogue. Each removable head is fastened to a corkscrew known in that hobby as having a Williamson patent ball and wire worm. Each figure has moderate paint loss from the cheeks through use and some loss of black paint from the jacket collars, although on the reverse and hidden when head is in position. Overall, some age from use but not abuse. Fine. See next four related items.