"PUPPET-SHOW ON THE SWINGING STAGE" ELABORATE BOXED WINDUP.
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Thursday, April 21, 2005 1:00:00 PM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Thursday, April 21, 2005 1:00:00 PM)
Auction:
Auction #183 - Part II
Item numbers 1292-2528 in auction 183
Item Description
5.5x13.75x2" deep box contains complete and rather elaborate windup toy by
Kuramochi & Co., Japan. 1930s. Box has nicely illustrated label on the lid
featuring the boy and girl from this windup toy. Illustrated instruction sheet
is attached on inside of lid and has .25" dia. hole at one corner. Lid has 1.5"
split at top edge o/w box remains tight and clean. Complete w/cardboard insert.
VF. Toy has an assembled size of 4x9.5x11" tall. The "stage" consists of a
metal frame w/windup mechanism that has built-in key, tin litho swinging
platform base decorated w/abstract flower designs and a cardboard stage topper
w/marquee design and fabric trim. This reads "A Trick Puppet Pinocchio On The
Swinging Stage." The two celluloid figures are each about 5" tall and have
strings and hooks which attach to a metal bar that runs across the top of the
stage frame. Girl is in dress and holds tambourine w/fabric tassel accent while
boy is in clown outfit and plays guitar. Toy works and the stage platform
swings back and forth as do the figures. The fabric material on left side of
stage topper is split but the toy is o/w essentially N. Mint. Great
design.
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