MARVELOUS ROCK & GRANER CLOCKWORK HORSE TRAINER TOY.

MARVELOUS ROCK & GRANER CLOCKWORK HORSE TRAINER TOY. A most amusing toy depicting a female rider astride a mare with the gentleman trainer standing beside. When activated, the clockwork mechanism propels the horse forward and he circles about. The trainer, who stands atop a heavy cast iron base with a string attached to his hands and connected to the horse’s bridle. The horse is made of pressed hollow tin and is fancifully painted with an elaborately dressed Parian headed rider. The gentleman is also Parian headed and is fancifully dressed too. Certainly a rare and wonderful toy. One that can stand alone in a collection or under a glass dome, appealing not only to toy collectors, but also to all who would view this plaything of the past. SIZE: Approx. 11 1/2″ l. CONDITION: Wheels have had paint restoration, right front leg of horse has been professionally repaired and some in painting to back end, also missing one ear. Female Parian head has hairline on rear shoulder plate. 1-6095 JL (6,500-8,500)

Auction: Advertising, Toy & Doll - Spring 2006

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	107	$6,900.00	MARVELOUS ROCK & GRANER CLOCKWORK HORSE TRAINER TOY. A most amusing toy depicting a female rider astride a mare with the gentleman trainer standing beside. When activated, the clockwork mechanism propels the horse forward and he circles about. The trainer, who stands atop a heavy cast iron base with a string attached to his hands and connected to the horse’s bridle. The horse is made of pressed hollow tin and is fancifully painted with an elaborately dressed Parian headed rider. The gentleman is also Parian headed and is fancifully dressed too. Certainly a rare and wonderful toy. One that can stand alone in a collection or under a glass dome, appealing not only to toy collectors, but also to all who would view this plaything of the past. SIZE: Approx. 11 1/2″ l. CONDITION: Wheels have had paint restoration, right front leg of horse has been professionally repaired and some in painting to back end, also missing one ear. Female Parian head has hairline on rear shoulder plate. 1-6095 JL (6,500-8,500) Auction: Advertising, Toy & Doll - Spring 2006 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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