Japanese Fukusuke nodding doll, mechanical monkey and a collection of trading cards, miniature dolls, invitations and children's books, etc., mainly from the first half of the 20th century
Description
Automatic translation from Danish.
A collection of toys and books consisting of a Japanese Fukusuke nodding doll made of papier-mâché (H. 12 cm.), a functional mechanical plush monkey with wind-up (H. 17 cm., excl. hat), six dressed miniature dolls made of porcelain and papier-mâché (L. 5.5 - 14 cm.). A hand-sewn box of old postcards containing various trading cards, in the form of Copenhagen Trams and Tom Puss, a collection of handwritten birthday, baptism and confirmation invitations etc. from the 1930s-1950s, several of which with Disney motifs and a set of miniature playing cards. A papier-mâché egg in the shape of a face with an inner pocket with small miniature birds, a yawning porcelain dog, and a collection of children's books including 'Winnie-The-Pooh and Eeyore's tail', 'Flugten til 'Amerika', 'Rim og Remser' etc. as well as Svikmøllen 1923 and Blæksprutten 1909. The collection is mainly from the first half of the 20th century, although a few books appear to be reprints. All parts have age-related patina, wear and minor defects (one doll's head with a break). Accompanied by old cigar and cigarette boxes.