"MICKEY MOUSE" HURDY GURDY CLASSIC WIND-UP TOY BY DISTLER, GERMANY.
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$4,312.50 (Includes 15% Buyer's Premium)
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Thursday, September 4, 2008 1:00:00 PM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Thursday, September 4, 2008 1:00:00 PM)
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Auction:
Auction #195-Part II
Items 994-2570 in Auction 195
Value Code:
M - $5,000 to $10,000 Help Icon
Item Description
3x6x8" tall tin litho with built-in key. c. 1930. The large Mickey figure is attached to and pushes a street organ that features multiple images of him. Separate small Minnie figure attached to a metal rod attaches to the top of the street organ. Toy works and Mickey turns the crank, Minnie dances and musical notes are produced. Because of all the small separate tin pieces this toy is often found with replacements. That is the case with this example, Mickey has one replaced arm. Minnie has one replaced arm and ears but all are expert replacements matching perfectly to the originals. Toy is o/w original including Mickey's spring tail. Toy has all-over scattered moderate wear mostly in the form of small paint nicks. Trace of aging. Small scattered traces of oxidation mostly on Mickey's ears. Appearance remains glossy and all color remains strong. Still a nice, working example. About Fine. In our last auction a complete & all original example sold for $9,740.
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