#141

Wonderful Early Tinplate Aquarium Toy in Original Box
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$800
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Description
9" (23 cm.) diam. A painted tinplate bowl is attached to scrolled-leg bent-wire base with filigree trim,and contains small celluloid and tinplate animals and toys designed for play in water. The fine original condition of the rare tinplate toy,and its original worn box with colorful engraving of children on the lid indicates its unplayed with state of preservation. Excellent condition,rare,mid- 19th century.