$4,000
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Description
11" (28 cm.) l. A wooden open-top auto with four
rubber-wheeled metal-spoked tires and metal
steering wheel and handles,has a seated
bisque-head driver with glass eyes,painted
features,closed mouth,blonde mohair wig,bisque
hands,and is wearing his original brown velvet
uniform with matching cap and silver medallion
trim,black boots. The man separates at midriff to
reveal his candy container torso,and the back seat
originally opened (now sealed shut) for use as a
further candy box. A metal plate at the side of
the auto reads "Le Jeune St. Cyr S&O." Condition:
generally excellent. Comments: French,circa 1895.
Value Points: imaginative,delightful and perfectly
preserved original luxury candy box,its rarity
matched by its wonderful presentation.