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Schuco Clockwork "Dancing Boy with a Beer Mug," Germany, Circa 1940

Creator: Schuco Company
Offered by: Clive Devenish Antiques

Description
Entertaining clockwork toy that when wound up starts young German boy dancing and drinking from his beer mug. Near mint condition for this toy manufactured by the Schuco Company of Germany, circa 1940's. Hand painted metal face has a porcelain like quality and is almost perfect, as are the hand painted metal feet, hands, and original felt clothing.
Marked "Schuco Patent" and "Made in Germany" on outside of bear's feet.
5 1/2" high. Key is included.

Note: See my other Schuco listings; "Dancing Bear with Baby Mouse" and "Clown Violinist".

More Information

Documentation:	Signed
Origin:	Germany
Period:	1920-1949
Materials:	Felt and hand painted metal
Condition:	Excellent.
Creation Date:	1940
Styles / Movements:	Folk Art, Traditional
Incollect Reference #:	207842

Dimensions

W.	1.5 in;	H.	5.5 in;	D.	3 in;
W.	3.81 cm;	H.	13.97 cm;	D.	7.62 cm;

Message from Seller:

We are specialists in the field of antique mechanical coin banks. These rare and unique items were sold during the late 1800's and early 1900's to encourage and educate young children on the importance of saving money, with the majority of them having been made in America. We are leading experts in this field and one of the foremost dealers, having traded in mechanical banks since 1976.

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