Clown Trio Pull Toy, c. 1910
Probably by Gottlieb Zinner & Söhne, with German bisque heads, open mouths, fixed blue glass eyes, blonde mohair wigs and articulated carved wood limbs, the two leading clowns ringing bells as a third directs with his riding crop, all three appearing to march along and look from side to side as the paper-covered
platform moves forwards, in original lace-trimmed costumes, 12 ½ in.
(32 cm) length x 12 in. (30 cm) height. Colorful and attractive antique pull toy!
Estimate: € 1,500/2,000
US$ 2,100/2,700
Reserve: € 1,400/US$ 1,920
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