CELLULOID DONKEY PULLING CLOWN IN CART WIND-UP TOY.
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Winning Bid:
$172.50 (Includes 15% Buyer's Premium)
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Thursday, March 26, 2009 1:00:00 PM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Thursday, March 26, 2009 1:00:00 PM)
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Auction:
Auction #197 - Part II
Item numbers 992 through 2667 in auction 197
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Item Description
9.5" long by 8" tall to top of umbrella celluloid with built-in key. 1930s marked "Japan." Toy works, has built-in key and when wound elaborately executed large celluloid wheels revolve propelling cart forward as umbrella with hanging ornamentation revolves. Celluloid donkey is also designed to move up and down slightly by means of an off-center shaft at the back of his hooves. However, it appears work on this area was done at some point including some added glue and this function no longer works. Cart still moves around in a large circle as the umbrella revolves. One of the hanging ornamentations on the umbrella is missing. Donkey has small dent on one side. Rest of celluloid including brightly colored clown appears Exc. Although there is some dust soiling and toy would benefit from a careful cleaning. Very nice example of one of the more elaborate toys produced in Japan in the 1930s.
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