#153

German Wooden Hand-wind Penny Toy
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9" (23 cm.) A simply crafted wooden chapel with bell dome and hinged door is set upon a wooden platform with decorative papers. When wire hand-wind is turned,the door opens and a brown-cloaked monk leaves the chapel; when turned in reverse,he re-enters. Condition: generally excellent,some light fading to paper. Comments: Germany,circa 1880. Value Points: a simple bazaar or penny toy with charming activity.