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Description
11" (28 cm.) A wooden open-top auto with four rubber-wheeled metal-spoked tires and metal steering wheel and handles, has a seated bisque-head driver with glass eyes, painted features, closed mouth, blonde mohair wig, bisque hands, and is wearing his original brown velvet chauffeur uniform with matching cap and silver medallion trim, black boots. The man separates at midriff to reveal his candy container torso, and the back seat originally opened (now sealed shut) for use as a further candy box. A metal plate at the side of the auto reads "Le Jeune St. Cyr S&O." Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, circa 1895. Value Points: imaginative, delightful and perfectly preserved original luxury candy box, its rarity matched by its wonderful presentation.