General Toys & Specialist Sale - Tuesday 9 July 2013 | 10:00
Pianist and Dancers clockwork automaton, Germany, late 19th Century, attributed Unterkoditz. ...
Pianist and Dancers clockwork automaton, Germany, late 19th Century, attributed Unterkoditz. ...
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Lot 2741
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LOT 2742
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LOT 2743
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LOT 2744
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LOT 2745
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LOT 2746
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Starting Bid: £60
LOT 2747
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Starting Bid: £60
LOT 2748
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LOT 2749
Mettoy clockwork Saloon Car lithographed in drab green with khaki running boards, with driver...
Starting Bid: £45
LOT 2750
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LOT 2751
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Starting Bid: £60
LOT 2752
Mettoy clockwork 6-wheel Tipper Lorry lithographed in red with cream/black detailing and yellow...
Starting Bid: £80
LOT 2753
Bandai friction powered Cadillac (1959) finished in metallic mid-brown with large fins to rear,...
Starting Bid: £50
LOT 2754
Arnold (US zone) Candidat friction Ambulance in cream with board above cab having Ambulance in...
Starting Bid: £140
LOT 2755
Mettoy clockwork Clown Motorcycle and Sidecar lithographed primarily in yellow with colourful...
Starting Bid: £150
LOT 2756
Brimtoy Pocketoy clockwork short bonnet Service Counter Snack Truck with plastic cab and...
Starting Bid: £50