October 24-25, 2018 Dolph Gotelli Holiday Auction
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/25/2018
This very wonderful clockwork piece, termed "Moving Pictures" was manufactured by the Schoenhut Co. in Philadelphia in the 1880's. Beautiful paper graphics of a bedroom scene. When the piece is wound with the key, the Santa comes through the fireplace and the two sisters in bed pop up in surprise with eyes opening wide, then lie back down in bed. In great working condition. It is labeled "Santa Claus Patent Applied for" on the front. A wonderful early clockwork toy.
Condition: (Excellent).
Item Dimensions: 14 -1/4" x 11 -1/2".