#344.1

Tin Mechanical Santee Claus by Strauss
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$2,200
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Description

11" (28 cm). Red-suited tin Santa is seated inside a colorful sleigh with designs of Santa leaving gifts and children awakening; the sleigh is being pulled by two colorful antlered reindeer with brass bells. When wound, the hidden wheels under the sleigh propel it forward, reindeer and Santa bob up and down. Marked "Santee Claus, Strauss Mechanical Toys, Pat. Oct. 18,1921,Dec. 11,1923". Excellent condition. American, Strauss, circa 1925.