#173

French Boxed Parlor Game "Danseurs Lilliputiens" with Miniature Wooden Dolls
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15" (38 cm.) x 12" box. 2" doll. The firm-sided box with delightful colorful scene on lid depicting a jolly-faced man causing the dolls to dance about; the instructions for the game are printed on interior lid, and the box contains original playing field and ten Erzebirge wooden dolls with painted costumes, posed upon wire three-legged stands. Condition: box and board excellent. The dolls have original painting in brilliant colors, albeit several need repair. French, Saussine, circa 1885.