Very Rare French Painted Tin Roman Chariot with Lion Team and Original Bisque Doll

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9 1/2" (24 cm.) Two pressed metal lions with gilt finish are attached to a painted-tin Roman chariot with two spoked wheels,original green painted finish with colorful flowers and gilt edging. Standing in the chariot is an all-bisque girl with swivel head,blue glass enamel eyes,painted features,white mohair wig,peg jointed bisque arms and legs,wearing her original aqua silk flowing gown with gold metallic trim and crown,holding wand in her hand. When wound the chariot should roll along as though pulled by the lions,driven by the hidden clock gears beneath the chariot. Condition: generally excellent,mechanism functions well. Comments: French,circa 1890. Value Points: very rare luxury toy with beautiful finish and costume well preserved.