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Lot 130

Yonezawa (Japan) Happy Clown Theatre - tinplate battery operated novelty item features...

Lot 130

Yonezawa (Japan) Happy Clown Theatre - tinplate battery operated novelty item features...

Estimate: £70 - £90

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Lot 130

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Yonezawa (Japan) Happy Clown Theatre - tinplate battery operated novelty item features Jack-in-the-box style theatre with clown to top, featuring wooden Pinocchio style puppet which has a tinplate body and wooden legs and arms, some light wear particularly around clowns face - otherwise an Excellent item, 27cm high. Note this is an unusual variation with a different head and hat as illustrated on the box, and some lithographic differences to the standard version. Comes with its original Poor to Fair box with illustrated lid.

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