#83

German Bisque "Nobbi Kid" by Marseille with Keywind Cymbals
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Description
8" (20 cm.) Bisque socket head,blue glass side-glancing googly eyes,painted lashes and brows,accented nostrils of tiny rounded nose,closed mouth with impish smile,blonde mohair wig,five-piece composition body,antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: A 253 M Nobbi Kid Germany US patd. Comments: Marseille,circa 1925,with internal mechanism which,when wound,causes the little googly to clap the cymbals he holds in his hands. Value Points: the googly has a cheerful countenance so suited to the rare activity.