Lot Essay
This toy was probably based upon Distler's Jacko The Merry Organ Grinder, using the same pressing and organ mechanism.
Details
MICKEY MOUSE
A rare early German lithographed tinplate clockwork organ grinder, circa 1931, comprising Mickey Mouse cranking the organ, his head moving back and forth as Minnie Mouse dances on top to a rinky tink tune, printed Made in Germany, probably made by Distler, in original box - 8 x 6in. (Mickey's tail missing, left arm repaired)
A rare early German lithographed tinplate clockwork organ grinder, circa 1931, comprising Mickey Mouse cranking the organ, his head moving back and forth as Minnie Mouse dances on top to a rinky tink tune, printed Made in Germany, probably made by Distler, in original box - 8 x 6in. (Mickey's tail missing, left arm repaired)
Literature
See GARDINER, Gordon and MORRIS, Alistair. The Price Guide to Metal Toys, Woodbridge, Suffolk: Baron Publishing, 1982, p.86.
SHINE, Bernard C. Walt Disney's Mickey Mouse Memorabilia - The Vintage Years 1928-1938, New York: Harry N. Abrahams., 1986, pp.44-45 (illus.).
SHINE, Bernard C. Walt Disney's Mickey Mouse Memorabilia - The Vintage Years 1928-1938, New York: Harry N. Abrahams., 1986, pp.44-45 (illus.).