HENRY ON ELEPHANT CELLULOID WINDUP.
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Winning Bid:
$402.50 (Includes 15% Buyer's Premium)
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Bidding Ended:
Thursday, November 10, 2011 12:00:00 PM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Thursday, November 10, 2011 12:00:00 PM)
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Auction:
Auction #204 - Part II
Item numbers 1447 through 3204 in auction 204
Value Code:
J - $700 to $1,000 Help Icon
Item Description
3.5x9x6.25" tall all celluloid toy features large elephant who holds a jointed figure of Henry on his trunk and a second Mahout companion figure sits atop the elephant's back. 1930s, Japan. Toy works and comes w/key. When the toy is wound, the elephant's separate head moves about in a realistic fashion as its separate ears on shafts also move. Toy gives the appearance as if the elephant is giving Henry a ride on his trunk. Toy has been restrung at some point. There is a .5" crack at area where winding key is located and a tiny spot on the back of one leg where a .25" hole was closed and painted, only visible upon close inspection, overall toy is still Exc. An exceptionally attractive and classic wind-up toy.
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