JOE THE ACROBAT CLOWN WIND-UP BY TPS.
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Winning Bid:
$287.50 (Includes 15% Buyer's Premium)
Bids:
5
Bidding Ended:
Thursday, May 27, 2010 1:00:00 PM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Thursday, May 27, 2010 1:00:00 PM)
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Auction:
Auction #200 - Part II
Item numbers 1187 through 2776 in auction 200
Value Code:
H - $200 to $400 Help Icon
Item Description
6.75” tall tin litho plus fabric pants. Japan. 1950s. Clown is depicted doing a handstand on top of a ball which is decorated with swirls, stars and image of seal balancing ball. Comes with a key and works. Travels around in a circle while the separate side panels of the ball rotate, clown moves his arms as if propelling the ball, legs move up and down. Fabric pants aged and faded. Scattered paint nicks. Fine/VF. Scarce.
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