#335

Rare and Wonderful German Lithographed Tin Mechanical Peacock by Blomer & Schuler
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Description
9" (23 cm.) The colorfully-lithographed tinplate peacock has brilliant designs,hinged brown legs with web feet,and three-panel tail feathers. When wound,he proudly steps forward,his tail feathers fan out gracefully and then lift for all to see,then lower again and fold to form a single fan. When closed,the tail is 3 1/2",and when open it is 8". Excellent condition,lithographed beautifully preserved,mechanism functions perfectly. Germany,Blomer and Schuler,circa 1920.