#199

Tin Mechanical Toy 'The Organ Grinder and Monkey'
Live Auction

$1,000
sold
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Description
6 1/2" (16 cm). Lithographed tin street organ with spoked wheels is being pushed by gaudily dressed gypsy man, a monkey seated atop the organ. When wound, the man winds the organ which moves forward, monkey jumps up and down, and music plays. Very good condition, monkey not original but appropriate, works. Germany, Distler, circa 1923.