Rare and All-Original Erzgebirge "The Village Market Place" with Bentwood Box

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2 1/2" (6 cm.) figures. The scene of a busy village market place can be created for play amusement with the myriad of people,tables,wares and other accessories,all stored in original bentwood box. The 16 people include merchants and shoppers,each of carved wood,the uniquely-painted costumes and accessories including hats,purses,shawls; six of the merchants are attached to their original stalls offering baked goods,fruits; butcher,fishmonger with brass scale,and chicken farmer with butcher blocks. There are six additional free-standing wooden tables laden with foods. Excellent condition. Germany,Erzgebirge region,mid/late-19th century,fine original condition of the extensive and well-detailed village scene,with original box.