#118

Outstanding 19th Century Toy Shop Crammed with Rare Miniature Toys and Delights
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$5,250
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Description
17" (43 cm.) l. by 11"h. x 9"d. The early toy shop with original painting, shelves, counters and display cabinet contains hundreds of early toys and miniatures, including basket of tiny dolls, carved bone tops and balls, horses, parlor games, bird cage, jewelry, sewing machine, jump ropes, miniature doll furniture, cabinet of tiny shells, wooden dishes, doll shoes, fans and opera glasses, and much more. The shop is tended by two bisque dollhouse people with sculpted hair and original costumes. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1885.