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Space and clown photo 1

Space and clown

Karl Arnold GmbH & Co. KG

Sparkling spinwheel w/ planets and clown

Model
519
Type
People
Topic
Circus & Clowns
Country of manufacture
Germany
Mechanism
Friction
Movement
Upon pushing the base, wheel rotates and sparks, clown appears and opens arms
Materials
Tin
Dimensions (LxWxH cm)
3x5x13
Condition
Good
Manufactured
1930 – 1939

Research notes

USA patent 20.11.1928 (10 (57); similar toy in 10 (57)

Notes

The toy seems to be wrongly assembled, the clown should be nearer the wall

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