IMPRESSIVE ELEPHANT CIRCUS BARKER CELLULOID WIND-UP.
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Winning Bid:
$417.45 (Includes 15% Buyer's Premium)
Bids:
5
Bidding Ended:
Thursday, July 14, 2016 9:00:00 AM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Thursday, July 14, 2016 9:00:00 AM)
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Auction:
Auction #218 - Part II
Value Code:
I - $400 to $700 Help Icon
Item Description
Large 9.75" tall (to tip of raised trunk) all celluloid wind-up w/built-in key depicts anthropomorphic elephant in buttoned jacket w/fabric ribbon. He holds separate metal bell in one hand and separate celluloid sheet that reads "Welcome! See Our Circus" as well as bearing "CK" Japanese maker mark and registration/trademark information. Made in Japan by Kuramochi & Co., 1930s. Functions include moving head, moving arms that ring bell and wave sign. All functions work well. Free of any cracks/dents. NM w/strong color. Great pre-War Japanese wind-up.
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