"WAGON FANTASY LAND" BOXED TPS WIND-UP.
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Winning Bid:
$227.70 (Includes 15% Buyer's Premium)
Bids:
5
Bidding Ended:
Thursday, November 21, 2013 12:00:00 PM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Thursday, November 21, 2013 12:00:00 PM)
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Auction:
Auction #210 - Part II
Item numbers 1271 through 3109 in auction 210
Value Code:
H - $200 to $400 Help Icon
Item Description
Original illustrated box contains 11.5" long tin litho toy (in two parts) w/built-in key. Made in Japan, c. 1960. Box lid is illustrated on all sides. Box has lt. handling wear w/some lt. creasing at corners and small puncture to box bottom. VF. This unusual and rather elaborate toy consists of a horned stag beetle pulling a large leaf "wagon" w/monkey driver and two squirrel passengers. The beetle is depicted w/ladybug riding on its back, leaf includes images of other insects and acorns. Toy works and as it travels forward, the monkey pulls back on the original string reins, the beetle's head goes up and down as squirrels spin. Scattered minor paint marks but Exc./NM. Neat design.
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