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Description
11" (28 cm.) A three-wheeled metal frame with
large spoked wheels and cast iron steering rod and
handles has a mechanical clockwork hidden beneath
the arched-top compartment behind the doll. Seated
is a doll with cloth-base head,sculpted blonde
hair,painted facial features,outlined eyes,closed
mouth,block body,painted brass hands which are
attached to steering wheel,and brass ankle
boots,antique costume. The mechanism,curiously
designed to wind backward,moves forward in a
zig-zag motion when wound. Condition: generally
excellent,mechanism functions well. Marks: XLCR
doll head (doll) C94 (bottom of cycle base).
Comments: The toy was patented by Arthur Allen in
1870,utilizing doll head by George W. Hawkins.
Value Points: rare early American toy is
well-preserved.