#178

Three Lithographed Tin Mechanical Toys
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$2,000
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Including 6 1/2" German "Tyras" Leonberger dog,described as "gravely pacing",by Lehmann,EPL 452,the patent dates printed on his collar and and Lehmann symbol on his bell,lithography excellent with few small paint nicks,functions slowly,no key,c. 1897. And 10" strutting German tin toy,Peacock Pao-Pao by Edo,with beautifully-embossed tin leathers,top knot,with original Edo paper label,lithographed excellent,mechanism overwound,circa 1910. Along with a later lithographed tin mechanical alligator designed to open and close his huge jaw as he rolls along,lithography excellent,non-working.