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American Tin Toy Clockwork Carousel, Circa 1895

Offered by: Clive Devenish Antiques

Description
American clockwork Carousel Toy made of tin; hand painted in bright colors of reds, green, yellow, and blue. Wind-up mechanism is in perfect working condition and carousel goes round and round for quite some time. The hand painted canopy top supports the three hand painted figures who are seated in their respective gondolas. The open circular base houses the clockwork mechanism, with the attached wind up key exposed at the base.

This late 19th century charming toy is in excellent and all original condition with no restoration of any kind, and the paint is completely original with no touch up and no repaint (note the crazing throughout).
Worthy of notice is the "Pat. Pending" at the base along with the "Made in America" marking at the base on the opposite side (see images).

There are various variations of carousel toys made during this period; I have not seen this particular toy before, so I consider it somewhat rare. The action, colors, scale, and attention to detail, render it very desirable, and would be a welcome addition to a collection of fine toys.

Dimensions: 10 1/4" high x 6 1/4" diameter (overall)

More Information

Origin:	United States
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	Tin
Condition:	Excellent.
Creation Date:	Circa 1895
Styles / Movements:	Americana, Folk Art
Incollect Reference #:	152703

Dimensions

W.	6.25 in;	H.	10.25 in;
W.	15.88 cm;	H.	26.04 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.