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Description
11" (28 cm.) A wooden base with spoked iron wheels is decorated with lithographed paper
having unusual design of fans,candy cones and playing cards and is edged with gilt paper
border. Atop the base are two bisque dolls,first,a young boy standing behind a decorated
wooden drum,with drumsticks in his hands,and,secondly,a young boy who is seated on a high
wooden swing that suspends between two decorated poles. Each doll is dressed as a clown
with well detailed ruffles and gilt paper trim,and has glass eyes,closed mouth,and mohair wig.
When pulled along,playful movements occur. Condition: generally excellent,slight costume
fading,tiny flake at one eye corner. Comments: for the French market,circa 1890. Value Points:
well-preserved delightful toy with luxury details such as unusual paper design on base,and
gilt paper trim.