#64

A Trio of German Celluloid Musical Clowns in Original Costumes
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Description
12" (30 cm.) Each has celluloid head with laughing character expression,painted features,sculpted hair,on muslin body with hidden internal musical device,spiral spring legs,composition lower arms and legs. When bellows squeezed or legs bounced up and down,the clowns play their music; an actual tune is heard. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: X9. Comments: Germany,circa 1910. Value Points: delightful trio in wonderfully preserved factory original costumes.