YELLOW KID RARE MECHANICAL BELL RINGER TOY CIRCA 1896.
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Winning Bid:
$2,300.00 (Includes 15% Buyer's Premium)
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Thursday, January 18, 2007 12:00:00 PM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Thursday, January 18, 2007 12:00:00 PM)
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Auction:
Auction 190 - Part II
Item numbers 955 through 2671 in auction 190
Value Code:
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Item Description
9” tall. Painted metal head and hand which holds striker is attached to spring-loaded wire/wood frame. Front of aged fabric clothes reads “Say! Don’t You Se Hear Dem Bells?/Dinner!!” Back reads “Trade Mark C&W/Patent Pending.” Kid stands upright on base. Under cloth is spring-loaded mechanism that when pressed causes hand to ring bell. 60% paint on hand and head remains. Metal bell has oxidation. Fabric has scattered stains and is darkened with age, not affecting text on front or back. Overall Good/VG. First we’ve ever offered. See rare “Yeller Kid” button #972
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