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Early European Clockwork Windmill Diorama Toy.

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Early European Clockwork Windmill Diorama Toy.

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Paper and cardboard on wood. Clockwork in the rear of wooden box. When wound, the windmill spins and music plays as lead figures and people and animals go in and out of doors. Depicts an outdoor farming scene, wound in the rear, and mechanism runs when button in front is pressed. Some paper loss to outside of box, and some staining to flooring. Condition: (Very Good). Dimensions: 20" x 14 - 3/4".

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Early European Clockwork Windmill Diorama Toy.

Name: Early European Clockwork Windmill Diorama Toy.
SKU: 61241218
Price: 425 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $400 - $800

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