#818

Early Pressed Tin Toy of Clown on Animal
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Description

6" (15 cm.) A pressed tin toy with embossed details features a clown seated upon an animal, whip in the clown's right arm. When wound, wheels turn, the toy propels forward and the clown waves his right arm up and down. Poor condition, one arm missing, one lower animal leg missing, paint worn, but mechanism does work. Circa 1885.