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Lot 765

Carved and painted mechanical toy ''The Dancers'', late 19th c., with a hand crank

Estimate: $6,000 - $8,000
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Carved and painted mechanical toy ''The Dancers'', late 19th c., with a hand crank which moves four pairs of couples who rotate as a group and individually, 13'' h., 12 3/4'' w. Illustrated in American Antique Toys, 1830-1900, page 196. Provenance: Bernard Barenholtz, Sotheby's, January 27th, 1990, lot 1514.

Condition

Very good condition. No apparent damages or repairs. Provenance: The collection of George Korn and the late Richard Kemble, owners of the Forager House Collection.