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A FINE IVES MECHANICAL STANDING BOY ON SWING, CIRCA 1880s
A colorfully dressed full-figure boy with tinplate hat stands and crouches on the swing as mechanism is engaged. The swing arm, fuse wire, balance weight and support are attached to wooden platform with key wind. Base has partial label-"...y, 2, 1872" probably for patent. 15 in. tall
Estimate $3,000-5,000
A colorfully dressed full-figure boy with tinplate hat stands and crouches on the swing as mechanism is engaged. The swing arm, fuse wire, balance weight and support are attached to wooden platform with key wind. Base has partial label-"...y, 2, 1872" probably for patent. 15 in. tall
Estimate $3,000-5,000