BY THE INTERNATIONAL MUTOSCOPE CO., NEW YORK, CIRCA 1932-33

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AN AMERICAN OAK AND SILVERED-METAL ELECTRIC TRAVELLING CRANE
BY THE INTERNATIONAL MUTOSCOPE CO., NEW YORK, CIRCA 1932-33
Of rectangular form wtih drop glazed panels to sides, the interior game incorporating two stylized skyscraper panels, the base with a fall-front, patent number 1.888.050
71 in. (180 cm.) high, 23 in. (58.5 cm.) wide, 20 in. (51 cm.) deep

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This lot is offered without reserve.

Lot Essay

Mutoscope Reel Company celebrated the building of the Empire State Building in 1929 with this early model digger, which features a black and white photograph of the construction of the Empire State Building as the background art. A similar model was sold anonymously Christie's, South Kensington, 20 May, 2003.

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