DRUMMING BLACK BOY CELLULOID WIND-UP.
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Winning Bid:
$126.50 (Includes 15% Buyer's Premium)
Bids:
2
Bidding Ended:
Thursday, September 30, 2010 1:00:00 PM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Thursday, September 30, 2010 1:00:00 PM)
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Auction:
Auction #201 - Part II
Item numbers 1409 through 3152 in auction 201
Value Code:
H - $200 to $400 Help Icon
Item Description
Japan 1930s. 7” tall full figure known to collectors as “Jolly Joe.” (by way of original box text) Has built-in key on back coat bottom. When wound, head moves back and forth, body moves and eyes are supposed to move but do not function. Aging to white areas of outfit and drum head. Small dent in front of foot. One replaced drumstick. Fine. Nicely hand-painted.
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